Inner Balance 1522 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEC8B4, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metal .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC8B4 · 1522
Inner Balance
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Inner Balance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Inner Balance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreInner Balance
Nearly identical
ColorhouseMetal .01
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pacific Khaki
PPG
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cantera
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greyed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Reseda
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonstone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yuma Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Very similar
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inner Balance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inner Balance
#CEC8B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inner Balance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inner Balance 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 Inner Balance.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inner Balance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inner Balance have?
Inner Balance by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Inner Balance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Inner Balance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inner Balance are Metal .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Pacific Khaki by PPG (a near-identical match), Skipping Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Inner Balance'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 Inner Balance?
Inner Balance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inner Balance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.