Gentle Repose 1149 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F0E0CD, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smooth Ivory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0E0CD · 1149
Gentle Repose
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Repose Technical Profile
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Gentle Repose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Repose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGentle Repose
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySmooth Ivory
Smooth Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sahara Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Beige
Kilz
Nearly identical
Berkshire Lace
PPG
Nearly identical
Senior Moment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Intricate Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
So Much Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Almond
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Senior Moment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Repose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Repose
#F0E0CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Repose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Repose 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 Gentle Repose.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Repose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Repose have?
Gentle Repose 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 Gentle Repose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Repose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Repose are Smooth Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sahara Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sugar Beige by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle Repose'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 Gentle Repose?
Gentle Repose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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