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Cedar Key
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cedar Key Technical Profile
What color is Cedar Key? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #D8CFC0. Colors similar to Cedar Key include PPG Cool Concrete, Vista Paint Plymouth Beige, Dunn-Edwards Fine Grain. Cedar Key has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Cedar Key sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Cedar Key pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cedar Key
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cool Concrete
PPG
Nearly identical
Plymouth Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aged Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Dumpling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Parlour Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plymouth Beige
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cedar Key
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cedar Key
#D8CFC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cedar Key
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cedar Key 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 Cedar Key.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cedar Key — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cedar Key have?
Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Cedar Key from other brands?
The closest matches are Cool Concrete by PPG (#D9D0C1), Plymouth Beige by Vista Paint (#D7CEBF), Fine Grain by Dunn-Edwards (#D8CFC1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cedar Key?
Cedar Key has an LRV of 63.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Cedar Key's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.