Niveous OC-36 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EAE4CD, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Floating Island from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAE4CD · OC-36
Niveous
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Niveous Technical Profile
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Niveous in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Niveous in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNiveous
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFloating Island
Floating Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Abbey White
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique White 1823
Behr
Nearly identical
Ginger Sugar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Restoration Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Zested Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lovely Lace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shea Butter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Niveous
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Niveous
#EAE4CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Niveous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Niveous 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 Niveous.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Niveous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Niveous have?
Niveous 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 Niveous in your own space before committing.
What colors match Niveous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Niveous are Floating Island by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Abbey White by PPG (a near-identical match), Chardonnay White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Niveous'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 Niveous?
Niveous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Niveous's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.