Old CC-398 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBBAA9, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #CBBAA9 · CC-398
Old
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBBAA9
RGB203, 186, 169
Estimated LRV50.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Baguette
Vista Paint
#CBBBAA
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Baguette
Hirshfield's
#CCBBAB
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Dhurrie Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#CABAA8
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Mesa Tumbleweed
Valspar
#C8B9A9
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Rustic Rose
Behr
#CBBCAE
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Crumcake
Dutch Boy
#CDBDAA
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Steveareno Beige
Dunn-Edwards
#C5B5A4
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Desert Sand
PPG
#D2BEAD
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Sophistication
Kilz
#C7BBAD
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Jitney
Farrow & Ball
#C4B2A2
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Colors That Work With Old
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old
#CBBAA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Old 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
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Old — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old have?
Old by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Old from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old are Baguette by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Baguette by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Dhurrie Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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