Sesame 381 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DCD7A8, estimated LRV 63 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Origin from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DCD7A8 · 381
Sesame
63%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sesame Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCD7A8
RGB220, 215, 168
Estimated LRV63.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Origin
Hirshfield's
#D8D4A8
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Origin
Vista Paint
#D7D4A6
Close digital match
Plum Passion
Valspar
#D9D5AA
Close digital match
Spring Willow Green
PPG
#DFD9A5
Close digital match
Olive Oil
Dunn-Edwards
#E2DCAB
Close digital match
Fresh Willow
Behr
#E1D9AC
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Pampas
Kilz
#DDD7AE
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Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
#E3DEB3
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Dutch Boy
#E3DCB2
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Colors That Work With Sesame
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sesame
#DCD7A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sesame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sesame 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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Sesame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sesame have?
Sesame by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Sesame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sesame are Origin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Origin by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Plum Passion by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sesame'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 Sesame?
Sesame has a estimated lightness value of 63.1, 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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