Ceramic Beige MQ3-43 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECCEAA, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Legato Lane from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ECCEAA · MQ3-43
Ceramic Beige
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ceramic Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECCEAA
RGB236, 206, 170
Estimated LRV64.9
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 Ceramic Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ceramic Beige
#ECCEAA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ceramic Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ceramic Beige 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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Ceramic Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ceramic Beige have?
Ceramic Beige 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 Ceramic Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ceramic Beige are Legato Lane by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Face by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Monarch Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ceramic Beige'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 Ceramic Beige?
Ceramic Beige has a estimated lightness value of 64.9, 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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