Ref. #DBBE99 · CC-276
Sepia
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Technical Profile
What color is Sepia? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DBBE99. Colors similar to Sepia include Vista Paint Honey Glow, Valspar More Cowbell, Valspar Sandstone Cliff. Sepia has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Sepia sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sepia
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sepia from other brands?
The closest matches are Honey Glow by Vista Paint (#DEC099), More Cowbell by Valspar (#DFC19A), Sandstone Cliff by Valspar (#D7BB98). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sepia?
Sepia has an LRV of 51.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.