San AC-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBB9A2, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beech Nut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBB9A2 · AC-10
San
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
San Technical Profile
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San in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to San in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSan
Nearly identical
BehrBeech Nut
Beech Nut
Behr
Nearly identical
Sand Dunes
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Ice
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesa Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kraft Paper
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Face of Innocence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tower Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San
#DBB9A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AF7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San 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 San.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
San — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San have?
San by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample San in your own space before committing.
What colors match San from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San are Beech Nut by Behr (a near-identical match), Sand Dunes by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cinnamon Ice by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting San'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 San?
San has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 San's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.