Bavarian Cream 340E-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECDCB0, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Glory from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ECDCB0 · 340E-3
Bavarian Cream
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bavarian Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECDCB0
RGB236, 220, 176
Estimated LRV72.2
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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Sun Glory
Vista Paint
#ECDBAD
Close digital match
Bronzed Beige
Benjamin Moore
#E9D9AE
Close digital match
Spring Magnolia Cream
PPG
#F0DFB4
Close digital match
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
#EEDAAC
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Tater Chip
Dutch Boy
#ECDFB0
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Yellow Frosting
Kilz
#F5E3B4
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Demure Yellow
Valspar
#F2E1BA
Close digital match
Friendly Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E0B1
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Tortilla
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#EFDBA7
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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#F4DEA8
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Colors That Work With Bavarian Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bavarian Cream
#ECDCB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADBE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bavarian Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bavarian Cream 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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Bavarian Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bavarian Cream have?
Bavarian Cream 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 Bavarian Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bavarian Cream are Sun Glory by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bronzed Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spring Magnolia Cream by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bavarian Cream'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 Bavarian Cream?
Bavarian Cream has a estimated lightness value of 72.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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