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Ramie
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ramie Technical Profile
What color is Ramie? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CDBDA2. Colors similar to Ramie include Behr Rye Bread, Behr Coco, Benjamin Moore Wheeling Neutral. Ramie has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Ramie sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Ramie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rye Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Wheeling Neutral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dusty Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Charm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bungalow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Taunton Taupe Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Polished Marble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ramie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ramie
#CDBDA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ramie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ramie 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 Ramie.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ramie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ramie have?
Ramie by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Ramie from other brands?
The closest matches are Rye Bread by Behr (#CDBEA3), Coco by Behr (#D1C1A7), Wheeling Neutral by Benjamin Moore (#CFBFA1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ramie?
Ramie has an LRV of 52.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Ramie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.