Outer Banks 1206 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DDB8A0, estimated LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beech Nut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DDB8A0 · 1206
Outer Banks
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Outer Banks Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDB8A0
RGB221, 184, 160
Estimated LRV52.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Outer Banks
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Outer Banks
#DDB8A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B07C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Outer Banks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Outer Banks 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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Outer Banks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Outer Banks have?
Outer Banks by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Outer Banks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Outer Banks are Beech Nut by Behr (a close digital match), Sand Dunes by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Coral Bay by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Outer Banks'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 Outer Banks?
Outer Banks has a estimated lightness value of 52.2, 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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