Natural Linen 966 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D8CEB8, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Ephemera from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8CEB8 · 966
Natural Linen
60%LRV Value
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More about Natural Linen
Natural Linen is a warm, soft greige-tan at LRV 60 — the kind of light earth-tone that reads cozy and organic without going yellow. It's a versatile whole-house neutral for people who lean warm, sitting a touch more beige than the popular gray-greiges.
Its warmth makes it forgiving in north-facing rooms where cooler neutrals can feel flat, but it can look creamy beside a stark white. It pairs naturally with wood and warm whites. Its near-identical Sherwin-Williams match is Wool Skein.
Natural Linen Technical Profile
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Natural Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural Linen 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 Linen
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsVintage Ephemera
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool Skein
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Velum Smoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Velum Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bell Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Linen
#D8CEB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Linen 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 Natural Linen.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Linen have?
Natural Linen 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 Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Linen are Vintage Ephemera by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wool Skein by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sugar Scrub by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural Linen'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 Linen?
Natural Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.8, 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 Natural Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.