Clam Chowder 330C-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5DAAC, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canyon Sand from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5DAAC · 330C-3
Clam Chowder
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clam Chowder Technical Profile
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Clam Chowder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clam Chowder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClam Chowder
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCanyon Sand
Canyon Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Awakened
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Waves Of Grain
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeypot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pasta
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clam Chowder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clam Chowder
#F5DAAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clam Chowder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clam Chowder 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 Clam Chowder.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clam Chowder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clam Chowder have?
Clam Chowder 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 Clam Chowder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clam Chowder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clam Chowder are Canyon Sand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Awakened by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clam Chowder'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 Clam Chowder?
Clam Chowder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clam Chowder's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.