Bona Fide Beige 6065 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBB9AB, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Mauve from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBB9AB · 6065
Bona Fide Beige
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bona Fide Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBB9AB
RGB203, 185, 171
Estimated LRV50.3
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 Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Bona Fide Beige
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grey Mauve
PPG
#CAB8AB
Close digital match
Dust Bunny
Valspar
#CCBCB0
Close digital match
Beige Rage
Vista Paint
#CBBBAC
Close digital match
Meadow Pink
Benjamin Moore
#CDBAAE
Close digital match
Baguette
Hirshfield's
#CCBBAB
Close digital match
Armadillo
Behr
#C9B9AE
Close digital match
Mannequin
Kilz
#CFC0B3
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Jitney
Farrow & Ball
#C4B2A2
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#C2B4A7
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Colors That Work With Bona Fide Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bona Fide Beige
#CBB9AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bona Fide Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bona Fide 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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Bona Fide Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bona Fide Beige have?
Bona Fide Beige by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Bona Fide Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bona Fide Beige are Grey Mauve by PPG (a close digital match), Dust Bunny by Valspar (a close digital match), Beige Rage by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bona Fide 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 Bona Fide Beige?
Bona Fide Beige has a estimated lightness value of 50.3, 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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