Familiar Beige 6093 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAB3A0, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ball of Twine from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAB3A0 · 6093
Familiar Beige
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Familiar Beige Technical Profile
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Familiar Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Familiar 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-WilliamsFamiliar Beige
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBall of Twine
Ball of Twine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bauhaus Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Nubuck
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheetah Tan
Kilz
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rincon Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moose Mousse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach Party
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Transcend
PPG
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Familiar Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Familiar Beige
#CAB3A0
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 Familiar Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Familiar 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 Familiar 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.
Familiar Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Familiar Beige have?
Familiar 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 Familiar Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Familiar Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Familiar Beige are Ball of Twine by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bauhaus Buff by Behr (a near-identical match), Sanderling by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Familiar 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 Familiar Beige?
Familiar Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Familiar Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.