Montana Agate 056 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B96E53, 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.
Ref. #B96E53 · 056
Montana Agate
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Montana Agate Technical Profile
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Montana Agate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Montana Agate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMontana Agate
Nearly identical
KilzLobster Tail
Lobster Tail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Autumn Ivy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Amber Coast
PPG
Very similar
Weathered Saddle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caramel Candy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bonfire Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Campfire Blaze
Behr
Very similar
Reynard
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caramel Candy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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.
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Montana Agate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Montana Agate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Montana Agate are Lobster Tail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Autumn Ivy by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.