Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Old Montreal |
| SKU | CC-398 |
| Hex | #CAB9A8 |
| RGB | 202, 185, 168 |
| HSL | 30°, 24%, 73% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Old Montreal
Old Montreal sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Old Montreal 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
17 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Old Montreal 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 #CAB9A8 in HSL space. Pair Old Montreal 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 Old Montreal Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Old Montreal 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 CC-398 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Old Montreal
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Old Montreal is Dhurrie Beige (SW 7524). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dhurrie Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Dhurrie Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Old Montreal
Behr's nearest match is Bauhaus Buff (BNC-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Montreal without repainting risk. See the full Bauhaus Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Old Montreal
At Valspar, the closest color to Old Montreal is Dust Bunny (2005-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.7 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dust Bunny swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Old Montreal
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Montreal without repainting risk. See the full Grey Mauve swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Old Montreal
At Glidden, the closest color to Old Montreal is Grey Mauve (PPG18-03) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Mauve swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Old Montreal
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Old Montreal. The nearest is Weathered Stone (421-2DB) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weathered Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Old Montreal
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Social Call (HGSW 3066), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Montreal without repainting risk. See the full Social Call swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Old Montreal
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Old Montreal is Rustic Taupe (DE6129) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Taupe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Old Montreal
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Old Montreal is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Old Montreal
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Old Montreal is Roasted Macadamia (NO. CB2) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Macadamia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Old Montreal
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Old Montreal. The nearest is Soft Leather (0336) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Leather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Old Montreal
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Old Montreal is Baguette (0188). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Old Montreal
Rodda's nearest match is Sand (CA036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Montreal without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Old Montreal
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Old Montreal is Cappuccino Froth (C2-784). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cappuccino Froth and you'll get the same color. See the full Cappuccino Froth swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Old Montreal
Clare has no exact twin of Old Montreal. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Old Montreal
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Old Montreal is Baguette (0188). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →