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Roman Shade

31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Roman Shade 1228 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B88D76, 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.

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Roman Shade Technical Profile

HEX Code#B88D76
RGB184, 141, 118
LRV30.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Roman Shade in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreRoman Shade
Nearly identical
KilzSpiced Apricot

Spiced Apricot

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mojave Dusk

Behr

Nearly identical

Caramel Sugar

PPG

Nearly identical

Coffee Gelato

Valspar

Nearly identical

Copper Lake

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Maple

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Renwick Rose Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ginger Nut

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sandy’s Shores

Vista Paint

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Very similar

Naperon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Roman Shade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Roman Shade

#B88D76

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Roman Shade

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mojave Dusk

Complement

Secret Cove Blue

Roman Shade 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

Prairie Lily

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Santa Rosa

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Tuscany

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Nugget

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Bed and Breakfast

Benjamin Moore · CC-184

#C28973

Tiramisu

Benjamin Moore · CC-486

#B5977B

More brown colors from other brands

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

Golden Granola

PPG · 1094-5

#B8996B

Muddy Paws

Dutch Boy · 216-5DB

#A5865F

Shutter Brown

Valspar · 2007-9A

#736355

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

Toasted Sesame

PPG · 1099-5

#AF9A73

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roman Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roman Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roman Shade are Spiced Apricot by Kilz (a near-identical match), Mojave Dusk by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Sugar by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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