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Ref. #E5A96B · VS-9202

Bacon Beige

46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bacon Beige VS-9202 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5A96B, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Viva Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bacon Beige Technical Profile

HEX Code#E5A96B
RGB229, 169, 107
LRV46.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy

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Bacon Beige in Every Brand

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

Dutch BoyBacon Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsViva Gold

Viva Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

India Trade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Autumn Gourd

Behr

Nearly identical

Brioche

Valspar

Nearly identical

Old Gold

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Yucatan

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Mighty Spicy

PPG

Very similar

India Trade

Vista Paint

Very similar

Squeaky Toy

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bacon Beige

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bacon Beige

#E5A96B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C3C46E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bacon Beige

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lamplit

Complement

City of Atlantis

Bacon Beige Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Olive Moss

Pop

Lava Flow

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Mulligan

Pop

Indi-Blue

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Super White

Accent

Viridian

Pop

Surf'S Up!

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bacon Beige.

Sundancer

Dutch Boy · 215-4DB

#E4AD69

Tasty Tan

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Beyond Earth

Dutch Boy · 318-4DB

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From Concentrate

Dutch Boy · 211-5DB

#EBAD5E

Honey Hive

Dutch Boy · 213-4DB

#DFAE78

Vesa Peach

Dutch Boy · VS-9111

#F3AC76

More orange colors from other brands

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

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Eastern Wind

Behr · ECC-24-2

#EDE6D5

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Bacon Beige — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bacon Beige have?
Bacon Beige by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Bacon Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bacon Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bacon Beige are Viva Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), India Trade by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Autumn Gourd by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bacon Beige'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 Bacon Beige?
Bacon Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, 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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