Overcast OC-43 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEDBC7, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zero Degrees from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DEDBC7 · OC-43
Overcast
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Overcast Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEDBC7
RGB222, 219, 199
Estimated LRV70.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Zero Degrees
Behr
#DEDAC6
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I Miss You
PPG
#DDDBC5
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Crepe Papier
Dunn-Edwards
#DBD7C4
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Dream Grass
Valspar
#E4E0CB
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Moss Island
Vista Paint
#DDDBCB
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Au Natural
Hirshfield's
#E5E1CE
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Bisque .05
Colorhouse
#D9D9C8
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Dried Lichen
Kilz
#DDDCC4
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Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
#DED8C6
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Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
#E2E2D1
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Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
#E8E3D1
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Colors That Work With Overcast
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Overcast
#DEDBC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Overcast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Overcast 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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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Overcast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Overcast have?
Overcast 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 Overcast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Overcast are Zero Degrees by Behr (a close digital match), Sandy Clay by Behr (a close digital match), I Miss You by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Overcast'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 Overcast?
Overcast has a estimated lightness value of 70.3, 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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Why Overcast's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.