San AC-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBB9A2, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #DBB9A2 · AC-10
San
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
San Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBB9A2
RGB219, 185, 162
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#D9B69F
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Cinnamon Ice
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#DBBBA7
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Valspar
#DCBDA7
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#E0BFA8
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#D5B59C
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Tower Tan
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Colors That Work With San
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match San from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San are Beech Nut by Behr (a close digital match), Sand Dunes by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cinnamon Ice by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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