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Pining for You

20%LRV Value
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Pining for You 1512 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #827A5F, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sonata from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pining for You Technical Profile

HEX Code#827A5F
RGB130, 122, 95
LRV19.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Pining for You in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MoorePining for You
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSonata

Sonata

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dibber

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Avocado

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Castle Moss

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Olive Wood

Kilz

Nearly identical

Ironclad

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sonata

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Denali Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Deserted Island

Behr

Nearly identical

Hindu Lotus

PPG

Very similar

Olive Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pining for You

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pining for You

#827A5F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#95A173

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pining for You

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bayleaf

Complement

Blue

Pining for You Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pining for You.

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Smoke Bush

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Sussex Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-109

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Cromwell Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-103

#807867

Cambridge Riverbed

Benjamin Moore · 1035

#8B745C

Tapenade

Benjamin Moore · CC-694

#868468

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Barely Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 9666

#EDEBDB

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Pining for You — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pining for You have?
Pining for You by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pining for You in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pining for You from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pining for You are Sonata by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dibber by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Avocado by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pining for You'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 Pining for You?
Pining for You has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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