Beige 2859 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFC8B5, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Floppy Hat from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFC8B5 · 2859
Beige
60%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 →
Sherwin-WilliamsBeige
Nearly identical
KilzFloppy Hat
Floppy Hat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Basking Ridge Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brazilian Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
New Penny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tea & Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Take-Out
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Take-Out
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roasted Garlic
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
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
#DFC8B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AF81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to 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.
Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beige have?
Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Floppy Hat by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tanner Trail by Kilz (a near-identical match), Basking Ridge Beige by Benjamin Moore (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 60.3, 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 Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.