Groundhog Day 1166 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D9BBA6, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesa Sand from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9BBA6 · 1166
Groundhog Day
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Groundhog Day Technical Profile
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Groundhog Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Groundhog Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGroundhog Day
Nearly identical
ValsparMesa Sand
Mesa Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Classic Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sand Dunes
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big on Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cockleshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Kraft Paper
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Groundhog Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Groundhog Day
#D9BBA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AD80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Groundhog Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Groundhog Day 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 Groundhog Day.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Groundhog Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Groundhog Day have?
Groundhog Day 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 Groundhog Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Groundhog Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Groundhog Day are Mesa Sand by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Ice by PPG (a near-identical match), Classic Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Groundhog Day'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 Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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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Why Groundhog Day's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.