Behr Even Better Beige: Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect beige paint color for your home? Let me tell you about Behr Even Better Beige and see if it could be the right fit for you.

Beige is back! Not the beiges from the 90s, but a new shade of warm, modern beige that feels fresh and inviting.

Warm beiges are such a versatile neutral. They work with just about any decor style and look fantastic on the walls of most spaces. Honestly, the possibilities are endless.

Even Better Beige gives you that cozy, welcoming feel while still keeping things sophisticated. It’s comforting and classy all at once. What more could you ask for?

Even Better Beige, Behr, DC-010

Even Better Beige is an elevated, versatile neutral that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's perfect for just about any space in your home.

Color Family

Even Better Beige falls into the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

60

Light Reflective Value (LRV) measures how much light a color reflects, on a scale of 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white).

With an LRV of 60, Even Better Beige is a light neutral. It brings some color without feeling too bold.

RGB Colors

R: 212 G: 202 B: 186

RGB values describe how much red, green, and blue are present in a color, on a scale of 0 to 255. This mix gives Even Better Beige its soft, balanced look.

Hex Code

#D4CABA

Undertones

Even Better Beige has undertones of gray, tan, and yellow.

In a north-facing room, it may look a bit more greige, while in a south-facing room, it tends to look warmer and more beige.

Best Uses

Even Better Beige is neutral enough to work throughout your entire home or in specific rooms.

Here are some of the best places to use it:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

It also works great as a home exterior paint!

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Litchfield Gray
• Behr Almond Wisp
• Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige
• Behr Understated
• Benjamin Moore Cedar Key
• Sherwin Williams Mushroom
• Behr Gravelstone

Coordinating Colors

Even Better Beige is super flexible and works with many different colors. If you want to keep it neutral, try pairing it with creamy whites or rich browns.

For a coastal or breezy feel, try a light-medium blue. And for a touch of warmth, soft pinks wok great.

Beachy light-medium blues:

• Ocean Boulevard
• Blue Bell
• Coastal Surf
• Ocean Kiss
• Aspiring Blue

Warm whites:

• Swiss Coffee
• Blank Canvas
• Salt Crystal
• Divine Pleasure
• Simply White

Soft pinks:

• Ballet Rose
• Peony
• Hydrangea Bouquet
• Dutchess Dawn
• Rose Bisque

Trim Colors

I like using a creamy or soft white for trim when working with warm-toned beige paint colors like Even Better Beige.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

FAQs

Here are some common questions I get about Even Better Beige:

Is Even Better Beige too dark?

Even Better Beige has an LRV of 60, which makes it a light neutral. It might look a little darker in north-facing rooms or in corners with less light, but it generally feels light and bright with just enough depth to make a statement.

This is why swatching is always a good idea! Check the color out in different light conditions first.

Is Even Better Beige a warm paint color?

Yes, Even Better Beige is definitely a warm paint color.

It has a gentle warmth that adds coziness to a space without feeling too yellow or overpowering.

What's the difference: Even Better Beige vs Agreeable Gray?

Even Better Beige and Agreeable Gray are both warm neutral paint colors with an LRV of 60, so neither is technically lighter or darker.

But Even Better Beige leans more beige (with a hint of gray), while Agreeable Gray is more gray (with a hint of beige).

Depending on your lighting, both colors might shift, but overall, Even Better Beige is warmer, and Agreeable Gray is cooler.

So make sure to swatch both in your space before deciding.

What color trim goes with Even Better Beige?

I prefer a creamy or soft white trim with warm-toned beiges like Even Better Beige. Try Behr Cameo White, Sherwin Williams Alabaster, or Benjamin Moore White Dove.

What's the difference: Even Better Beige vs BM Litchfield Gray?

Litchfield Gray and Even Better Beige are similar warm-toned neutrals.

However, Litchfield Gray has lavender-pink undertones, while Even Better Beige is more neutral with gray, tan, and yellow undertones.

Litchfield Gray (LRV 58.67) is also slightly darker compared to Even Better Beige (LRV 60).

What are the undertones of Even Better Beige?

Even Better Beige has gray, tan and yellow undertones.

Does Even Better Beige pair well with grays?

Yes, Even Better Beige pairs well with grays, as long as the gray is darker.

Look for something with at least 10 LRVs lower, like a gray with an LRV of 50 or less. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray are some great options.

Thanks for reading!