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.
Ref. #B88D76 · 1228
Roman Shade
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roman Shade Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Roman Shade 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 Roman Shade.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Roman Shade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.