Salmon Mousse 046 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBA593, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricotta from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DBA593 · 046
Salmon Mousse
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salmon Mousse Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBA593
RGB219, 165, 147
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Salmon Mousse
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salmon Mousse
#DBA593
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salmon Mousse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salmon Mousse 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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Salmon Mousse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salmon Mousse have?
Salmon Mousse by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Salmon Mousse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salmon Mousse are Apricotta by Behr (a close digital match), Cedarville by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sunbaked Clay by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salmon Mousse'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 Salmon Mousse?
Salmon Mousse has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, 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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