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Best Beige

47%LRV Value
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Best Beige 1085-4 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6B49C, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elemental Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Best Beige Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6B49C
RGB198, 180, 156
LRV47.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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Best Beige in Every Brand

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

PPGBest Beige
Nearly identical
BehrElemental Tan

Elemental Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Barcelona Beige

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Breakwater

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Warm

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Ranch House

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rincon Cove

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Moose Mousse

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wicker Basket

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Moth Wing

Vista Paint

Very similar

Jitney

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Best Beige

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Best Beige

#C6B49C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Best Beige

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mushroom Bisque

Complement

Blue Pot

Best Beige Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Olive Orchard

Pop

Cowboy Hat

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Vining Ivy

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Best Beige.

Council Bluff Tan

PPG · 90YR 43/101

#BFACA0

Storybook Straw

PPG · 45YY 44/115

#BBB29E

Kangaroo

PPG · 1078-4

#C4AD92

Rock Cliffs

PPG · 1101-4

#C0AF92

Northern Landscape

PPG · 1113-3

#C5C1A3

Mid Day Mocha

PPG · 80YR 42/073

#BCACA4

More beige colors from other brands

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

Flour Sack

Dunn-Edwards · DET632

#B9B297

Poseidon’s Beard

Vista Paint · 0419

#DAD6C7

Nantucket Dune

Sherwin-Williams · 7527

#D0BFAA

Baja Dunes

Benjamin Moore · 997

#B8AB9B

Moonbeam

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR03

#C8BDB2

Stonewashed

Behr · PPU8-15

#DCD6C6

Best Beige — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Best Beige have?
Best Beige by PPG 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 Best Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Best Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Best Beige are Elemental Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Barcelona Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Windsor Greige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Best 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 Best Beige?
Best Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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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