Kansas Grain 2160-60 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9E9CD, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Capetown Cream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9E9CD · 2160-60
Kansas Grain
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kansas Grain Technical Profile
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Kansas Grain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kansas Grain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKansas Grain
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCapetown Cream
Capetown Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Capetown Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Magnolia Spray
PPG
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Risotto
Behr
Nearly identical
Radiant Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vanillin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Butter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kansas Grain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kansas Grain
#F9E9CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kansas Grain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kansas Grain 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kansas Grain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kansas Grain have?
Kansas Grain 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 Kansas Grain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kansas Grain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kansas Grain are Capetown Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Capetown Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Basket by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kansas Grain'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 Kansas Grain?
Kansas Grain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.2, 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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