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Kompozit Montezuma0377 · #D2CDB6 · LRV 61

Montezuma reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0377 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT MONTEZUMA
RGB 210, 205, 182LRV 61

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameMontezuma
SKU0377
Hex#D2CDB6
RGB210, 205, 182
HSL49°, 24%, 77%
LRV61
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Kompozit Montezuma

At LRV 61, Montezuma is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Montezuma is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6162 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
SW 9511 · #D8CFBA · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 63
SW 29 · #CDCDB4 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 60
SW 6176 · #CECEBD · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 61

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Behr →
N300-3 · #D2CEB4 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 61
MQ6-55 · #D2CCAF · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 60
YL-W11 · #D5CDAF · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 61
BXC-04 · #CDCDBA · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 60

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.38
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CW-45 · #D2CBB9 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 59
966 · #D7CDB7 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 60
CC-90 · #D7CDB7 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 60
CSP-220 · #D5CBB8 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 60

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-27B · #D3CEB3 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 61
8004-26B · #CECBBD · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 59
5008-1B · #D0CBBD · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 59.8
3007-10C · #DACCB7 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 61.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1027-2 · #CFCBB6 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 59
PPG1112-3 · #D4CCB5 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 61
PPG1113-2 · #D1CEB3 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 61
PPG14-10 · #D8CCB5 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 61

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1027-2 · #D0CBB6 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 59
PPG1112-3 · #D4CDB5 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 61
PPG1113-2 · #D1CEB4 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 61
70YY 59/140 · #D1CDB2 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 59

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
423-1DB · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
421-1DB · #D8D0BC · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 63
419-1DB · #D9CFBA · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 63
441-2DB · #D4C9B9 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 59
HGSW 3237 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
HGSW 6162 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
HGSW 3247 · #CECEBD · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 61
HGSW 6176 · #CECEBD · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 61

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET635 · #D5CDB4 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 61
DET641 · #D5CFBD · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 62
DET642 · #D2CDBC · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 62
DET670 · #D8CEB9 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 62

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 59
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 59
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 62
JG-104 · #D1C8B8 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 58

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. W7 · #CFCAB5 · ΔE 1 · LRV 59
NO. G2 · #D3CAB5 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 59
NO. 9909 · #D0D0B7 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 62
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 60

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.83
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0377 · #D5D0BA · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 63
0349 · #D2C9B3 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 59
H105 · #D9CFB5 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 61
0273 · #D8CCB7 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 61

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0377 · #D2CDB6 · ΔE 0 · LRV 61
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 61
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 60
0231 · #D2CABC · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 59

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at Rodda →
CA139 · #D2CBBA · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 60
CA151 · #D0CABA · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 59
R038 · #D6CDBC · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 62

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-671 · #D6D1B3 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 63
C2-881 · #D9CEB2 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 62
C2-930 · #D0D0C1 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 62
BD5 · #D8CAB1 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 60

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.05
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 60

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All neutral at Portola Paints →
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 63

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.84
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 73

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Montezuma within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0342 · LRV 62
0273 · LRV 61
0231 · LRV 60
0224 · LRV 63
0560 · LRV 61
0406 · LRV 63

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D2CDB6 in HSL space. Pair Montezuma with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D2CDB6 + #B6BBD2
TRIADIC
#D2CDB6 · #B6D2CD · #CDB6D2
ANALOGOUS
#D2BFB6 · #D2CDB6 · #C9D2B6

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.6:1fail
Sample text on black
13.15:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit Montezuma Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Montezuma 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 Kompozit 0377 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montezuma

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ancient Marble (SW 6162), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Ancient Marble swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Montezuma

Behr's nearest match is Casual Khaki (N300-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Casual Khaki swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Montezuma

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Montezuma is Natural Linen (966) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Linen swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Montezuma

Valspar's nearest match is Platinum Sage (8003-27B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Platinum Sage swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Montezuma

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Only Oatmeal (PPG1112-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Only Oatmeal swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Montezuma

The closest Glidden equivalent of Montezuma is Only Oatmeal (PPG1112-3). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Glidden is your counter, order Only Oatmeal and you'll get the same color. See the full Only Oatmeal swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Montezuma

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Porcelain Slip (423-1DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Porcelain Slip swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Montezuma

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ancient Marble (HGSW 3237), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Ancient Marble swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Montezuma

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ecru Wealth (DET635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Montezuma without repainting risk. See the full Ecru Wealth swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Montezuma

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Montezuma. The nearest is Plaster (JG-156) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plaster swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Montezuma

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Montezuma is Turret White (NO. G2) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 59 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turret White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Montezuma

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Montezuma. The nearest is Sandstone Palette (0273) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone Palette swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Montezuma

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Montezuma is Montezuma (0377). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Montezuma and you'll get the same color. See the full Montezuma swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Montezuma

At Rodda, the closest color to Montezuma is Claystone (CA139) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Claystone swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Montezuma

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Montezuma. The nearest is Limestone (BD5) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Limestone swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Montezuma

Clare has no exact twin of Montezuma. The nearest is All The Sage (PNT100-LT-70) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All The Sage swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Montezuma

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Montezuma. The nearest is Figueroa (FIGUEROA) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Figueroa swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Montezuma

At Backdrop, the closest color to Montezuma is Real Real (BD-RR) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Real Real swatch →

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