Toasted Marshmallow 1049 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E6F44, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #8E6F44 · 1049
Toasted Marshmallow
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Marshmallow Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E6F44
RGB142, 111, 68
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#8C6C43
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#927247
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#8B7045
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#8F6C3E
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#8B714B
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#8A6A3B
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Colors That Work With Toasted Marshmallow
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Toasted Marshmallow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Marshmallow are Frontier Paradise by Valspar (a close digital match), Cuban Cigar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Brocade by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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