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Gentle Repose

74%LRV Value
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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.

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Gentle Repose Technical Profile

HEX Code#F0E0CD
RGB240, 224, 205
LRV74.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Baked Custard

Complement

Misty Blue

Gentle Repose Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sage

Pop

Burnt Caramel

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gentle Repose.

Butterfly Kisses

Benjamin Moore · 902

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Natural Cream

Benjamin Moore · OC-14

#F0E6D4

Handmade Paper

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Point Pleasant

Benjamin Moore · 155

#F6E9CF

Antique Lace

Benjamin Moore · 922

#F7E9CA

Norfolk Cream

Benjamin Moore · 261

#EDE4C2

More orange colors from other brands

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

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

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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