Bell Tower MQ3-15 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D9CDB7, estimated 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.
Behr · #D9CDB7 · MQ3-15
Bell Tower
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bell Tower Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9CDB7
RGB217, 205, 183
Estimated LRV64.0
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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Colors That Work With Bell Tower
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bell Tower
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bell Tower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bell Tower are Sandstone Palette by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Toasted Almond by PPG (a close digital match), Wright Pearl Gray by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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