Baywood Brown 1234 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B6998B, estimated LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lite Cocoa from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B6998B · 1234
Baywood Brown
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Baywood Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6998B
RGB182, 153, 139
Estimated LRV34.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Baywood Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Baywood Brown
#B6998B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Baywood Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Baywood Brown Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Baywood Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Baywood Brown have?
Baywood Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Baywood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Baywood Brown are Lite Cocoa by Behr (a close digital match), Opaque Cocoa by Valspar (a very close match), Mauve Blush by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Baywood Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Baywood Brown?
Baywood Brown has a estimated lightness value of 34.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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