Shadowbox Beige 10YY 56/060 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC4BB, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoked Umber from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC4BB · 10YY 56/060
Shadowbox Beige
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shadowbox Beige Technical Profile
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Shadowbox Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shadowbox Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGShadowbox Beige
Nearly identical
BehrSmoked Umber
Smoked Umber
Behr
Nearly identical
Windmill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silvered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Realist Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Big
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Avorio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shadowbox Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadowbox Beige
#CEC4BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadowbox Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadowbox 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 Shadowbox Beige.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shadowbox Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadowbox Beige have?
Shadowbox Beige by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shadowbox Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shadowbox Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadowbox Beige are Smoked Umber by Behr (a near-identical match), Windmill by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silvered by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shadowbox 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 Shadowbox Beige?
Shadowbox Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shadowbox Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.