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California Hills

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California Hills 216 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAC072, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Siesta from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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California Hills Technical Profile

HEX Code#DAC072
RGB218, 192, 114
LRV50.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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California Hills in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to California Hills in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCalifornia Hills
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Siesta

Tropical Siesta

PPG

Nearly identical

Swiftly Green

Valspar

Nearly identical

Highlight Gold

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Tangy Flavor

Kilz

Nearly identical

Gilded

Behr

Nearly identical

Citrus Zest

Dutch Boy

Very similar

The Outback

Vista Paint

Very similar

Bright Idea

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Beeswax .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Quilt Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With California Hills

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

California Hills

#DAC072

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABBD75

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for California Hills

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Siesta

Complement

Corsican Purple

California Hills Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Pumpkin Blush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

California Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bainbridge Blue

Pop

Big Country Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Yellowstone

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Showtime

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Eye of the Tiger

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Green Glow

Vista Paint · 0788

#797F3A

Banana Chip

Dutch Boy · 321-2DB

#DCD0AA

Iced Lemon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5415

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Grasshopper

Valspar · 6007-7B

#E8EDBC

Intoxication

Behr · PPU10-5

#A1AC4D

Eagle Rock

Behr · S-H-730

#46472D

California Hills — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does California Hills have?
California Hills by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample California Hills in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Hills are Tropical Siesta by PPG (a near-identical match), Dusty Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Swiftly Green by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting California Hills'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 California Hills?
California Hills has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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