Ref. #D6B488 · CC-410
Boardwalk
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Boardwalk Technical Profile
What color is Boardwalk? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D6B488. Colors similar to Boardwalk include Vista Paint Living Large, Hirshfield's Living Large, Valspar Young At Heart. Boardwalk has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 49 gives Boardwalk depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Boardwalk
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Living Large
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Living Large
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Young At Heart
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summerwood
Behr
Nearly identical
Restrained Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cracker Bitz
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Roasted Peanut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boardwalk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boardwalk
#D6B488
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boardwalk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boardwalk Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Boardwalk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boardwalk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boardwalk have?
Boardwalk by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Boardwalk from other brands?
The closest matches are Living Large by Vista Paint (#D5B487), Living Large by Hirshfield's (#D7B387), Young At Heart by Valspar (#D4B488). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Boardwalk?
Boardwalk has an LRV of 48.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boardwalk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.