Montana Agate 056 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B96E53, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lobster Tail from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B96E53 · 056
Montana Agate
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Montana Agate Technical Profile
HEX Code#B96E53
RGB185, 110, 83
Estimated LRV22.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Montana Agate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Montana Agate
#B96E53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3A77F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Montana Agate
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Montana Agate Room Palettes
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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
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Montana Agate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Montana Agate have?
Montana Agate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Montana Agate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Montana Agate are Lobster Tail by Kilz (a close digital match), Autumn Ivy by Valspar (a close digital match), Amber Coast by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Montana Agate'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 Montana Agate?
Montana Agate has a estimated lightness value of 22.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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