Bona Fide Beige 6065 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBB9AB, 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.
Ref. #CBB9AB · 6065
Bona Fide Beige
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bona Fide Beige Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Bona Fide Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bona Fide 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-WilliamsBona Fide Beige
Nearly identical
PPGGrey Mauve
Grey Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Dust Bunny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beige Rage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Meadow Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Armadillo
Behr
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Very similar
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bare Titanium
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Steveareno Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Bona Fide Beige — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bona Fide Beige
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bona Fide 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bona Fide Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bona Fide Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bona Fide Beige are Grey Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match), Dust Bunny by Valspar (a near-identical match), Beige Rage by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Bona Fide Beige
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 Bona Fide Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.