Applesauce Cake 260F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B98863, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potters Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B98863 · 260F-5
Applesauce Cake
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Applesauce Cake Technical Profile
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Applesauce Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Applesauce Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrApplesauce Cake
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePotters Clay
Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copper Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Autumn Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Oak Creek
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peace of Mind
Vista Paint
Very similar
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Foliage
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Applesauce Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Applesauce Cake
#B98863
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AD82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Applesauce Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Applesauce Cake Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Applesauce Cake.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Applesauce Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applesauce Cake have?
Applesauce Cake by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Applesauce Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Applesauce Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Applesauce Cake are Potters Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Copper Hide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Autumn Blush by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Applesauce Cake's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Applesauce Cake?
Applesauce Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Applesauce Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.