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Birch Beige
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Birch Beige Technical Profile
What color is Birch Beige? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D9C3A1. Colors similar to Birch Beige include Benjamin Moore Squire Hill Buff, Behr Pale Wheat, Hirshfield's Spanish Cream. Birch Beige has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Birch Beige sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Birch Beige
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Squire Hill Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
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
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Birch Beige from other brands?
The closest matches are Squire Hill Buff by Benjamin Moore (#DBC5A4), Pale Wheat by Behr (#D8C19F), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (#D6C2A0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Birch Beige?
Birch Beige has an LRV of 56.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Birch Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.