Ref. #896B5A · 2110-30
Saddle Soap
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Saddle Soap Technical Profile
What color is Saddle Soap? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #896B5A. Colors similar to Saddle Soap include Behr Antiquities, Behr Corral Brown, Dunn-Edwards Wandering Road. Saddle Soap has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Saddle Soap creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Saddle Soap pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Saddle Soap
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saddle Soap
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saddle Soap
#896B5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A29C74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saddle Soap
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saddle Soap 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 Saddle Soap.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saddle Soap — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saddle Soap have?
Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Saddle Soap from other brands?
The closest matches are Antiquities by Behr (#8C6E5B), Corral Brown by Behr (#87695B), Wandering Road by Dunn-Edwards (#876D5E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Saddle Soap?
Saddle Soap has an LRV of 16.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Saddle Soap's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.