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Mohair
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mohair Technical Profile
What color is Mohair? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E7D7BD. Colors similar to Mohair include Hirshfield's What Inheritance?, Hirshfield's Palest Of Lemon, Sherwin-Williams Echelon Ecru. Mohair has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Mohair sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Mohair
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mohair
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mohair
#E7D7BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mohair
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mohair 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 Mohair.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mohair — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mohair have?
Mohair by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Mohair from other brands?
The closest matches are What Inheritance? by Hirshfield's (#E8D7BC), Palest Of Lemon by Hirshfield's (#E6D6BB), Echelon Ecru by Sherwin-Williams (#E7D8BE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mohair?
Mohair has an LRV of 69.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Mohair's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.