Birch Beige 1094-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9C3A1, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Squire Hill Buff from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C3A1 · 1094-3
Birch Beige
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Birch Beige Technical Profile
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Birch Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birch Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBirch Beige
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSquire Hill Buff
Squire Hill Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sweet Parsnip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasted Pine Nut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Turbo Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birch Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birch Beige
#D9C3A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birch Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birch 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Birch 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.
Birch Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birch Beige have?
Birch Beige by PPG 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 Birch Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birch Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birch Beige are Squire Hill Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Wheat by Behr (a near-identical match), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Birch 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 Birch Beige?
Birch Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, 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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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 Birch Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.