Ash Blonde S240-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D8C3AC, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresco Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D8C3AC · S240-3
Ash Blonde
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ash Blonde Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8C3AC
RGB216, 195, 172
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Ash Blonde
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fresco Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#D8C4AE
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Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
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King Arthurs Court
Benjamin Moore
#D8C3AE
Close digital match
Heritage Hills
Vista Paint
#DCC7B1
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Dapper Tan
PPG
#D9C1A8
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Sahara
Dunn-Edwards
#D5C3AD
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Westwood
Dutch Boy
#D7C5AE
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Vanilla Iced Coffee
Valspar
#DAC1AA
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Tea With Cream
Kilz
#D1BBA2
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Colors That Work With Ash Blonde
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ash Blonde
#D8C3AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ash Blonde
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ash Blonde 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
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Ash Blonde — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ash Blonde have?
Ash Blonde by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ash Blonde from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ash Blonde are Fresco Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Oxford Stone by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), King Arthurs Court by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ash Blonde'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 Ash Blonde?
Ash Blonde has a estimated lightness value of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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