Cottonseed 340E-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5EAC7, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Happy Valley from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5EAC7 · 340E-2
Cottonseed
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cottonseed Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EAC7
RGB245, 234, 199
Estimated LRV80.0
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Happy Valley
Benjamin Moore
#F5E9C5
Close digital match
Shiny Silk
PPG
#F7ECCA
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Limon Sorbet
Dutch Boy
#F5E9C7
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Linen Napkin
Valspar
#F7EBC9
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Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
#F3EAC6
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Lavish Lemon
Hirshfield's
#F9EFCA
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Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
#F9EBC5
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Lavish Lemon
Vista Paint
#F9EFC9
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Air .04
Colorhouse
#FFF5D1
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Colors That Work With Cottonseed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottonseed
#F5EAC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottonseed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cottonseed 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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Cottonseed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottonseed have?
Cottonseed by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Cottonseed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottonseed are Happy Valley by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Shiny Silk by PPG (a close digital match), Windham Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cottonseed'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 Cottonseed?
Cottonseed has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, 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 Cottonseed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.