Shaker Beige → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Shaker Beige
If you love Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Shaker Beige (HC-45) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55.29) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Shaker Beige and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong PPG match for Shaker Beige. Warm Oatmeal (PPG1024-3) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option at LRV 55. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Shaker Beige
Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option at LRV 55. Very close match.
| Shaker Beige | Warm Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55.29 | 55 |
| Hex | #CFC3B1 | #CDC5B7 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Oatmeal Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Shaker Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms.
Warm Oatmeal has warm oatmeal beige undertones. A warm, comforting beige with the soft, textured quality of oatmeal. Neither too yellow nor too gray, it sits in that perfectly neutral warm space that makes rooms feel lived-in and welcoming.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Shaker Beige's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Warm Oatmeal's warm oatmeal beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Shaker Beige in Your Room
Warm and golden in all lighting. Traditional and comforting. A tried-and-true BM favorite.
Warm Oatmeal in Your Room
The warm beige quality is consistent and comforting. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, light beige. In dim rooms, the warmth provides gentle coziness. A reliable, crowd-pleasing neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Shaker Beige has an LRV of 55.29, while Warm Oatmeal has an LRV of 55. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore recommends Shaker Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 55.29, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Warm Oatmeal is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Warm Oatmeal in the same rooms you planned for Shaker Beige.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Shaker Beige (HC-45) is Warm Oatmeal (PPG1024-3) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option at LRV 55. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Shaker Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55.29. Warm Oatmeal is a PPG color with warm oatmeal beige undertones and an LRV of 55. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.