Venetian Portico AF-185 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5AA97, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Coffee from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5AA97 · AF-185
Venetian Portico
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Venetian Portico Technical Profile
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Venetian Portico in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Venetian Portico in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreVenetian Portico
Nearly identical
ValsparMorning Coffee
Morning Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
California Stucco
Behr
Nearly identical
Doe Eyed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pinky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Farmer'S Tan
Kilz
Nearly identical
Goose Island
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Transcend
PPG
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Venetian Portico
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Venetian Portico
#C5AA97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Venetian Portico
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Venetian Portico 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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Venetian Portico — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Venetian Portico have?
Venetian Portico 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 Venetian Portico in your own space before committing.
What colors match Venetian Portico from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Venetian Portico are Morning Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match), California Stucco by Behr (a near-identical match), Sanderling by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Venetian Portico'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 Venetian Portico?
Venetian Portico has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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