Bell Tower MQ3-15 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9CDB7, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandstone Palette from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9CDB7 · MQ3-15
Bell Tower
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bell Tower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bell Tower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBell Tower
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSandstone Palette
Sandstone Palette
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Sandstone Palette
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Timson Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oyster Bar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bell Tower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bell Tower
#D9CDB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bell Tower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bell Tower 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 Bell Tower.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bell Tower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bell Tower have?
Bell Tower by Behr has a neutral 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 Bell Tower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bell Tower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bell Tower are Sandstone Palette by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Toasted Almond by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Pearl Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bell Tower'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 Bell Tower?
Bell Tower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bell Tower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.