ColorplanBenjamin Moore Montana Agate (056) is a deep red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Loggia (No.232). For trim, try Soft Pink (2012-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 21.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B86D52 |
| RGB | 184, 109, 82 |
| HSL | 16°, 42%, 52% |
About Montana Agate
Montana Agate (056) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 22, Montana Agate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Montana Agate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. It's very close to Flower Pot (CC-96); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Montana Agate changes with the light
Montana Agate has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Montana Agate's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Montana Agate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Montana Agate can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Montana Agate will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Montana Agate in real homes
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Montana Agate 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Coral Clay (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 15.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Montana Agate questions
What undertone does Montana Agate have?
Montana Agate has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Montana Agate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Montana Agate a light or dark color?
Montana Agate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Montana Agate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Montana Agate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Loggia No.232 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Montana Agate?
Try Soft Pink (2012-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Montana Agate's undertone.
Where does Montana Agate work best?
Montana Agate works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 22, Montana Agate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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