Old Surrey Beige 30YY 36/185 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5A283, 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.
Ref. #B5A283 · 30YY 36/185
Old Surrey Beige
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Surrey Beige Technical Profile
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Old Surrey Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Surrey Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Surrey Beige
Nearly identical
BehrChamois Tan
Chamois Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Dried Edamame
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flaxen Field
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flaxen Field
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Au Lait Ole
Valspar
Very similar
Towrope
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Surrey Beige
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Old Surrey Beige.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Surrey Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Surrey Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Surrey Beige are Chamois Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Country Cork by Behr (a near-identical match), Dried Edamame by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old Surrey Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.