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Old

51%LRV Value
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Old CC-398 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBBAA9, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baguette from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old Technical Profile

HEX Code#CBBAA9
RGB203, 186, 169
LRV50.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Old in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreOld
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBaguette

Baguette

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Baguette

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Dhurrie Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar

Nearly identical

Rustic Rose

Behr

Nearly identical

Crumcake

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Steveareno Beige

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Desert Sand

PPG

Nearly identical

Sophistication

Kilz

Very similar

Jitney

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old

#CBBAA9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Baguette

Complement

Babbling Creek

Old Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Evening Grove

Pop

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Kalamata

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Newport Green

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Old.

Bleeker Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-80

#CEC1A9

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Boulevard

Benjamin Moore · CC-394

#C4B9AF

Shaker Beige

Benjamin Moore · HC-45

#D2C3A8

Crown Point Sand

Benjamin Moore · HC-90

#CFC4A5

Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

#CBC5B1

More beige colors from other brands

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

Seedling

Behr · PPU9-09

#B8B396

Balanced Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 7037

#C0B2A2

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN56

#C6BA98

French Gray Linen

PPG · 1029-3

#CAC8B6

Grassland

Sherwin-Williams · 6163

#C1BCA7

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFDDD0

Old — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old have?
Old 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 Old in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old are Baguette by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Baguette by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dhurrie Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old'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 Old?
Old has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, 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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