Kitsilano Beach CC-278 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBD3B2, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Fawn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBD3B2 · CC-278
Kitsilano Beach
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kitsilano Beach Technical Profile
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Kitsilano Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kitsilano Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKitsilano Beach
Nearly identical
ValsparGentle Fawn
Gentle Fawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Travertine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bee Pollen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Bean Hummus
Behr
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Frozen Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bagel Dough
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chaparral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kitsilano Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kitsilano Beach
#EBD3B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kitsilano Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kitsilano Beach 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 Kitsilano Beach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kitsilano Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kitsilano Beach have?
Kitsilano Beach 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 Kitsilano Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kitsilano Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kitsilano Beach are Gentle Fawn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Travertine by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bee Pollen by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kitsilano Beach'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 Kitsilano Beach?
Kitsilano Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.1, 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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