ColorplanEven Better Beige
DC-010 · Behr
LRV 60 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray (HC-78), Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) and Farrow & Ball Stirabout (No.300). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 59.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D4CABA |
| RGB | 212, 202, 186 |
| HSL | 37°, 23%, 78% |
About Even Better Beige
Even Better Beige (DC-010) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, Even Better Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Even Better Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Almond Wisp (PPU5-12); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Even Better Beige changes with the light
Even Better Beige has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Even Better Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Even Better Beige will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Even Better Beige close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Even Better Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Even Better Beige in real homes
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Even Better Beige equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Cedar Key (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Canvas Tan (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Joa's White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Even Better Beige questions
What undertone does Even Better Beige have?
Even Better Beige has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Even Better Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Even Better Beige a light or dark color?
Even Better Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Even Better Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Even Better Beige in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Litchfield Gray HC-78 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Accessible Beige SW 7036 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Stirabout No.300 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Even Better Beige?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Even Better Beige's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Even Better Beige work best?
Even Better Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Even Better Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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