Back To School M260-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BF7B18, estimated 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.
Behr · #BF7B18 · M260-7
Back To School
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Back To School Technical Profile
HEX Code#BF7B18
RGB191, 123, 24
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Back To School
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Back To School
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Back To School Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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