Ciao Bella 1187 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAB4A7, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandpaper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAB4A7 · 1187
Ciao Bella
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ciao Bella Technical Profile
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Ciao Bella in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ciao Bella in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCiao Bella
Nearly identical
PPGSandpaper
Sandpaper
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoky Salmon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Softened Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Parma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shy Time
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arizona Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Iced Copper
Behr
Very similar
Angel Breath
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Muddy Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ciao Bella
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ciao Bella
#DAB4A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2A680
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ciao Bella
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ciao Bella 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 Ciao Bella.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ciao Bella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ciao Bella have?
Ciao Bella by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ciao Bella in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ciao Bella from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ciao Bella are Sandpaper by PPG (a near-identical match), Summer Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Smoky Salmon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ciao Bella'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 Ciao Bella?
Ciao Bella has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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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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 Ciao Bella's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.