Mushroom Cap 177 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5E3B6, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yellow Frosting from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E3B6 · 177
Mushroom Cap
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mushroom Cap Technical Profile
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Mushroom Cap in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mushroom Cap in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMushroom Cap
Nearly identical
KilzYellow Frosting
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Gentle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Friendly Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Martica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Martica
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Demure Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mushroom Cap
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mushroom Cap
#F5E3B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mushroom Cap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mushroom Cap 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 Mushroom Cap.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mushroom Cap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mushroom Cap have?
Mushroom Cap 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 Mushroom Cap in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mushroom Cap from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mushroom Cap are Yellow Frosting by Kilz (a near-identical match), Oklahoma Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match), Gentle Glow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mushroom Cap'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 Mushroom Cap?
Mushroom Cap has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mushroom Cap's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.