Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Toasted Almond |
| SKU | 1098 |
| Hex | #B39666 |
| RGB | 179, 150, 102 |
| HSL | 37°, 34%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Toasted Almond
Toasted Almond sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Toasted Almond 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Toasted Almond 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 #B39666 in HSL space. Pair Toasted Almond 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 Toasted Almond Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Toasted Almond 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 1098 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Toasted Almond
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Toasted Almond is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Behr's nearest match is Wilmington Tan (270F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Almond without repainting risk. See the full Wilmington Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Valspar's nearest match is African Savannah (T509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.2 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Almond without repainting risk. See the full African Savannah swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Toasted Almond
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Toasted Almond is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Tangled Twine and you'll get the same color. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Toasted Almond
The closest Glidden equivalent of Toasted Almond is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6). 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 31 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Tangled Twine and you'll get the same color. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Toasted Almond
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Toasted Almond is Petit Shallot (217-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Petit Shallot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Toasted Almond
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Toasted Almond is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Toasted Almond
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Toasted Almond is Veranda Gold (DE6187) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Toasted Almond. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Toasted Almond
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Toasted Almond is Gold Ransom (0892). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Gold Ransom and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Life Exotic (0311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Almond without repainting risk. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Rodda has no exact twin of Toasted Almond. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Toasted Almond
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Toasted Almond is Pond's Edge (BD31) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond's Edge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Clare has no exact twin of Toasted Almond. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Toasted Almond
Kompozit's nearest match is Life Exotic (0311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Toasted Almond without repainting risk. See the full Life Exotic swatch →