Beige 1001 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #C2B078, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Oak from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2B078 · 1001
Beige
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALBeige
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoney Oak
Honey Oak
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pocket Watch
Behr
Nearly identical
Cool Avocado
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Goldie Oldie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Desert Grass
Valspar
Very similar
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Twine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cumin Seed
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beige
#C2B078
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Beige.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beige have?
Beige by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beige are Honey Oak by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pocket Watch by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool Avocado by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Beige?
Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, 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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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 Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.