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.
Ref. #E5A96B · VS-9202
Bacon Beige
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bacon Beige Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Bacon Beige 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Bacon Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bacon Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.