Buckwheat Flour S280-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F3E8D7, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bermuda Sand from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E8D7 · S280-1
Buckwheat Flour
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buckwheat Flour Technical Profile
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Buckwheat Flour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buckwheat Flour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBuckwheat Flour
Nearly identical
ValsparBermuda Sand
Bermuda Sand
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandollar Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elegant Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Buttermilk Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Total Recall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Medici Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Colonial Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ivory Porcelain
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Kiara
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buckwheat Flour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buckwheat Flour
#F3E8D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buckwheat Flour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buckwheat Flour 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 Buckwheat Flour.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buckwheat Flour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buckwheat Flour have?
Buckwheat Flour 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 Buckwheat Flour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buckwheat Flour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buckwheat Flour are Bermuda Sand by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sandollar Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nankeen by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buckwheat Flour'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 Buckwheat Flour?
Buckwheat Flour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, 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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Why Buckwheat Flour's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.