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Grain .04

60%LRV Value
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Grain .04 Grain-04 is a orange paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #E1C9A1, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crepe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Grain .04 Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1C9A1
RGB225, 201, 161
LRV60.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandColorhouse

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Grain .04 in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Grain .04 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ColorhouseGrain .04
Nearly identical
BehrCrepe

Crepe

Behr

Nearly identical

Biltmore Buff

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Golden Buff

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Byrd Beige

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Golden Buff

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Baked Scone

Valspar

Nearly identical

York Ivory

PPG

Nearly identical

Smooth Like Butter

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beige Gold

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Goldilocks

Kilz

Very similar

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grain .04

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grain .04

#E1C9A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B1B979

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Grain .04

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Louvre

Complement

Sail into the Horizon

Grain .04 Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .05

Accent

Glass .06

Pop

Create .03

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Glass .06

Pop

Wool .04

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wool .05

Pop

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Magnolia Bloom

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Orange Ice

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Alloy Bronze

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Maple Granola

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Sunflower Fields

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Grain .04 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grain .04 have?
Grain .04 by Colorhouse 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 Grain .04 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grain .04 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grain .04 are Crepe by Behr (a near-identical match), Biltmore Buff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Buff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grain .04'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 Grain .04?
Grain .04 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.4, 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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