Cheese Puff P240-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFAD60, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mango Madness from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAD60 · P240-5
Cheese Puff
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cheese Puff Technical Profile
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Cheese Puff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheese Puff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCheese Puff
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMango Madness
Mango Madness
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mango Madness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tangerine Zing
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orange Ice
Valspar
Very similar
Blazing Autumn
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Freshly Squeezed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sorbete De Melon
PPG
Very similar
Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bittersweet Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheese Puff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheese Puff
#FFAD60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D45C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheese Puff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheese Puff 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 Cheese Puff.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheese Puff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheese Puff have?
Cheese Puff by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Cheese Puff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheese Puff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheese Puff are Mango Madness by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mango Madness by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Downy Feather by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheese Puff'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 Cheese Puff?
Cheese Puff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheese Puff's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.