Cattail CSP-295 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #896449, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mochaccino from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #896449 · CSP-295
Cattail
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cattail Technical Profile
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Cattail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cattail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCattail
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMochaccino
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burnished Brandy
Behr
Nearly identical
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baked Cookie
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Baked Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cattail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cattail
#896449
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B986A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cattail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cattail 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 Cattail.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cattail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cattail have?
Cattail by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cattail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cattail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cattail are Mochaccino by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Burnished Brandy by Behr (a near-identical match), Chasm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cattail'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 Cattail?
Cattail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cattail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.