Fennel Seed 1101 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4C89E, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is York Ivory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4C89E · 1101
Fennel Seed
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Fennel Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fennel Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFennel Seed
Nearly identical
PPGYork Ivory
York Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smooth Like Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Clair De Lune
Behr
Nearly identical
Mulled Cider
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rubberband Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Equinox
Kilz
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Fennel Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fennel Seed
#E4C89E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fennel Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fennel Seed 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 Fennel Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fennel Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fennel Seed have?
Fennel Seed by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Fennel Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fennel Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fennel Seed are York Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Biltmore Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Faint Fawn by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fennel Seed'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 Fennel Seed?
Fennel Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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