Roasted Sesame Seed 2160-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1BA80, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1BA80 · 2160-40
Roasted Sesame Seed
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roasted Sesame Seed Technical Profile
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Roasted Sesame Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roasted Sesame Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRoasted Sesame Seed
Nearly identical
BehrRoyal Gold
Royal Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Honey Bunny
PPG
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bee's Wax
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Suebee Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roasted Sesame Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roasted Sesame Seed
#E1BA80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roasted Sesame Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roasted Sesame Seed 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Roasted Sesame Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roasted Sesame Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roasted Sesame Seed have?
Roasted Sesame Seed by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roasted Sesame Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roasted Sesame Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roasted Sesame Seed are Royal Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Honey Bunny by PPG (a near-identical match), Wheat Bread by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roasted Sesame Seed'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 Roasted Sesame Seed?
Roasted Sesame Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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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