Back To School M260-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BF7B18, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cider Toddy from PPG (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF7B18 · M260-7
Back To School
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Back To School in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Back To School in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBack To School
Very similar
PPGCider Toddy
Cider Toddy
PPG
Very similar
Cut the Mustard
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Farmhouse Ochre
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
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Umbra
Valspar
Very similar
Pumpkin Blush
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Caterpillar Yellow
Dutch Boy
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Mandarin Grove
Vista Paint
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Burmese Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Back To School
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Back To School
#BF7B18
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BE4C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Back To School
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Back To School 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 Back To School.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Back To School — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Back To School have?
Back To School by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Back To School in your own space before committing.
What colors match Back To School from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Back To School are Cider Toddy by PPG (a very close match), Cut the Mustard by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Farmhouse Ochre by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Back To School'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 Back To School?
Back To School has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Back To School's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.