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Montana Agate
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Montana Agate Technical Profile
What color is Montana Agate? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #B96E53. Colors similar to Montana Agate include Kilz Lobster Tail, MPC Warm Copper Met., Valspar Autumn Ivy. Montana Agate has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Montana Agate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Montana Agate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Montana Agate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Montana Agate
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Montana Agate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Montana Agate 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 Montana Agate.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Montana Agate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Montana Agate have?
Montana Agate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Montana Agate from other brands?
The closest matches are Lobster Tail by Kilz (#BD6D53), Warm Copper Met. by MPC (#B97254), Autumn Ivy by Valspar (#B8694A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Montana Agate?
Montana Agate has an LRV of 22.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Montana Agate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.