Victorian Garden 1531 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A9A28A, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Over The Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A9A28A · 1531
Victorian Garden
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Victorian Garden in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Victorian Garden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreVictorian Garden
Nearly identical
BehrOver The Taupe
Over The Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Northgate Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olive Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sage the Day
Valspar
Nearly identical
Herbal Wash
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Victorian Garden
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Victorian Garden
#A9A28A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Victorian Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Victorian Garden 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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Victorian Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Victorian Garden have?
Victorian Garden by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Victorian Garden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Victorian Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Victorian Garden are Over The Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Northgate Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Historic Shade by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Victorian Garden'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 Victorian Garden?
Victorian Garden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.1, 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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