Nantucket Breeze 521 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DCD9BD, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Tide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCD9BD · 521
Nantucket Breeze
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nantucket Breeze Technical Profile
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Nantucket Breeze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nantucket Breeze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNantucket Breeze
Nearly identical
ValsparLunar Tide
Lunar Tide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stucco Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Woven Reed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Amber
PPG
Nearly identical
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Villa Nova
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nantucket Breeze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nantucket Breeze
#DCD9BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nantucket Breeze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nantucket Breeze 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 Nantucket Breeze.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nantucket Breeze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nantucket Breeze have?
Nantucket Breeze by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nantucket Breeze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nantucket Breeze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nantucket Breeze are Lunar Tide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stucco Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Woven Reed by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nantucket Breeze'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 Nantucket Breeze?
Nantucket Breeze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nantucket Breeze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.