Birthday Candle 100C-3 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D09BD0, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Japanese Lilac from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D09BD0 · 100C-3
Birthday Candle
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Birthday Candle Technical Profile
HEX Code#D09BD0
RGB208, 155, 208
Estimated LRV41.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Birthday Candle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birthday Candle
#D09BD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF8399
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birthday Candle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birthday Candle 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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Birthday Candle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birthday Candle have?
Birthday Candle by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Birthday Candle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birthday Candle are Japanese Lilac by Vista Paint (a very close match), Favorite Lavender by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Autumn Sedum by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Birthday Candle'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 Birthday Candle?
Birthday Candle has a estimated lightness value of 41.4, 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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