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Natural Elements

69%LRV Value
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Natural Elements 1515 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DFDCC8, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zero Degrees from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Natural Elements Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFDCC8
RGB223, 220, 200
LRV68.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Natural Elements in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Natural Elements in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreNatural Elements
Nearly identical
BehrZero Degrees

Zero Degrees

Behr

Nearly identical

Cozy Cream

PPG

Nearly identical

Dream Grass

Valspar

Nearly identical

Green Lacewing

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Au Natural

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Moss Island

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Air .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Dried Lichen

Kilz

Nearly identical

Shadow White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sagey

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Classical Ivory

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Natural Elements

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Natural Elements

#DFDCC8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9EAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Natural Elements

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Light Raffia

Complement

French Lilac

Natural Elements Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Golden Retriever

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Chameleon

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Malton

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Almond

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Albany White

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More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Basket Beige

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Antique Alencon Lace

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Antelope

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Hopsack

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I Miss You

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Wetland Clay

Valspar · 3007-10A

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Natural Elements — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Natural Elements have?
Natural Elements by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Elements in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Elements from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Elements are Zero Degrees by Behr (a near-identical match), Sandy Clay by Behr (a near-identical match), Cozy Cream by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural Elements'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 Natural Elements?
Natural Elements has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.9, 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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