Ref. #A46A24 · M250-7
Blonde Wood
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Blonde Wood Technical Profile
What color is Blonde Wood? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #A46A24. Blonde Wood has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Blonde Wood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Blonde Wood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blonde Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blonde Wood
#A46A24
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AE4D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blonde Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blonde Wood 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 Blonde Wood.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blonde Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blonde Wood have?
Blonde Wood by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Blonde Wood from other brands?
The closest matches are Impala by Valspar (#A36B27), Hearth Gold by Dunn-Edwards (#A17135), Autumn Spice by Kilz (#A66B35). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Blonde Wood?
Blonde Wood has an LRV of 22.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blonde Wood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.