Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Avant Garde |
| SKU | 272 |
| Hex | #C1A977 |
| RGB | 193, 169, 119 |
| HSL | 41°, 37%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Avant Garde
Avant Garde sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Avant Garde is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Avant Garde within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C1A977 in HSL space. Pair Avant Garde with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Avant Garde Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Avant Garde from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 272 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Avant Garde
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Avant Garde is Dusted Olive (SW 9028). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dusted Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Avant Garde
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Avant Garde without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Avant Garde
The closest Valspar equivalent of Avant Garde is Green as a Bean (M110). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Green as a Bean and you'll get the same color. See the full Green as a Bean swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Avant Garde
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Avant Garde is Antiquity (PPG1093-5) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Avant Garde
Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Avant Garde without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Avant Garde
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Avant Garde without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Avant Garde
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Avant Garde is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mythic Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Avant Garde
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Avant Garde is Medallion (DEC729) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Avant Garde
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Avant Garde. The nearest is Cane (NO. 53) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Avant Garde
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Avant Garde is Sassafras (0310) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Avant Garde
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Avant Garde is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Avant Garde
At Rodda, the closest color to Avant Garde is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Avant Garde
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Avant Garde is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Avant Garde
Clare has no exact twin of Avant Garde. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Avant Garde
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Avant Garde. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Avant Garde
At Kompozit, the closest color to Avant Garde is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →