Dark Beige 2165-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9B382, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Imperial Gold from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D9B382 · 2165-40
Dark Beige
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9B382
RGB217, 179, 130
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Dark Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Beige
#D9B382
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Beige
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Beige Room Palettes
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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
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Dark Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Beige have?
Dark Beige by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Beige are Imperial Gold by Valspar (a close digital match), Cellini Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Living Large by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark Beige'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 Dark Beige?
Dark Beige has a estimated lightness value of 48.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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