Basic Beige LJ150 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #F0E2D4, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beautiful in My Eyes from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0E2D4 · LJ150
Basic Beige
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Basic Beige Technical Profile
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Basic Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Basic Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBasic Beige
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBeautiful in My Eyes
Beautiful in My Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simple Splendor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Eternal Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Calming Retreat
Behr
Nearly identical
Moongaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Siamese Kitten
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Buttery Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Lightning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Basic Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Basic Beige
#F0E2D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Basic Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Basic 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Basic 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.
Basic Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Basic Beige have?
Basic Beige by Kilz 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 Basic Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Basic Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Basic Beige are Beautiful in My Eyes by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Alluring White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Simple Splendor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Basic 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 Basic Beige?
Basic Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Basic Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.