Roman Shade 1228 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B88D76, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Apricot from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B88D76 · 1228
Roman Shade
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roman Shade Technical Profile
HEX Code#B88D76
RGB184, 141, 118
Estimated LRV30.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#BB8E76
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Colors That Work With Roman Shade
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roman Shade
#B88D76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roman Shade
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roman Shade Room Palettes
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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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Roman Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roman Shade have?
Roman Shade by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Roman Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roman Shade are Spiced Apricot by Kilz (a close digital match), Mojave Dusk by Behr (a close digital match), Caramel Sugar by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Roman Shade'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 Roman Shade?
Roman Shade has a estimated lightness value of 30.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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