Etruscan AF-355 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B08356, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toned Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B08356 · AF-355
Etruscan
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Etruscan Technical Profile
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Etruscan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Etruscan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEtruscan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyToned Honey
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
African Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cool Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Gold Plated
Behr
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chamois
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Sepia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Etruscan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Etruscan
#B08356
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Etruscan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Etruscan 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 Etruscan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Etruscan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Etruscan have?
Etruscan 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 Etruscan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Etruscan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Etruscan are Toned Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), African Desert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cool Copper by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Etruscan'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 Etruscan?
Etruscan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Etruscan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.