Sepia CC-276 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBBE99, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Glow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBBE99 · CC-276
Sepia
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Technical Profile
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Sepia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sepia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSepia
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHoney Glow
Honey Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
More Cowbell
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Lion Cub
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blonde
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Muslin Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tuscan Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sepia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sepia
#DBBE99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sepia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sepia 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 Sepia.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sepia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sepia have?
Sepia by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Sepia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sepia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sepia are Honey Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), More Cowbell by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sandstone Cliff by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sepia'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 Sepia?
Sepia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sepia's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.