Old Surrey Beige 30YY 36/185 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5A283, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chamois Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B5A283 · 30YY 36/185
Old Surrey Beige
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Old Surrey Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5A283
RGB181, 162, 131
Estimated LRV37.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Old Surrey Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Surrey Beige
#B5A283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Surrey Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Surrey 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
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Old Surrey Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Surrey Beige have?
Old Surrey Beige by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Old Surrey Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Surrey Beige are Chamois Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Country Cork by Behr (a close digital match), Dried Edamame by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old Surrey 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 Old Surrey Beige?
Old Surrey Beige has a estimated lightness value of 37.3, 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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