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Doily

57%LRV Value
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Doily CSP-130 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBC8B5, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Gray Linen from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Doily Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBC8B5
RGB203, 200, 181
LRV57.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Doily in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreDoily
Nearly identical
PPGFrench Gray Linen

French Gray Linen

PPG

Nearly identical

Ocean Foam

Behr

Nearly identical

Palatine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Brown Buzz

Valspar

Nearly identical

Palatine

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Metal .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Ancient Marble

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Silk Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Bay Salt

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Eddy

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Silver Fern

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Doily

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Doily

#CBC8B5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9FAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Doily

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Doily

Complement

Misty Morning Dew

Doily Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Golden Retriever

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gray Mirage

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Alphano Beige

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#D0C5B8

Stingray

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Maidenhair Fern

Benjamin Moore · 500

#CDD0AF

Gray Wisp

Benjamin Moore · 1570

#C0C7BC

Jonesboro Cream

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#D3C8AA

More beige colors from other brands

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

Dust Bunny

PPG · PPG1000-1

#D1CABE

Chimayo Sage

PPG · 60YY 44/110

#B9B49F

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Prairie House

Behr · PPU9-12

#D2C8AE

Free Spirited

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR09

#DEDAD1

Doily — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Doily have?
Doily by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Doily in your own space before committing.
What colors match Doily from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Doily are French Gray Linen by PPG (a near-identical match), Ocean Foam by Behr (a near-identical match), Pacific Khaki by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Doily'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 Doily?
Doily has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.3, 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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