Toasted Marshmallow 1049 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E6F44, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frontier Paradise from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E6F44 · 1049
Toasted Marshmallow
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Marshmallow Technical Profile
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Toasted Marshmallow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Marshmallow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreToasted Marshmallow
Nearly identical
ValsparFrontier Paradise
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brocade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olde World Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Royal Crown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Molasses Cookie
PPG
Nearly identical
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roasted Squash
Behr
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Marshmallow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Marshmallow
#8E6F44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999D68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Marshmallow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Marshmallow 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 Toasted Marshmallow.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toasted Marshmallow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Marshmallow have?
Toasted Marshmallow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Toasted Marshmallow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Marshmallow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Marshmallow are Frontier Paradise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cuban Cigar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brocade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toasted Marshmallow'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 Toasted Marshmallow?
Toasted Marshmallow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Toasted Marshmallow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.