Cracked Wheat 320E-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5E2BE, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kettle Corn from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E2BE · 320E-2
Cracked Wheat
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cracked Wheat Technical Profile
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Cracked Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cracked Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCracked Wheat
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sKettle Corn
Kettle Corn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Somerset Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lion'S Roar
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kettle Corn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Millet
PPG
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Homey Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivory Oats
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perfect Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cracked Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cracked Wheat
#F5E2BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cracked Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cracked Wheat 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 Cracked Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cracked Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cracked Wheat have?
Cracked Wheat 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 Cracked Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cracked Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cracked Wheat are Kettle Corn by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Somerset Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Montgomery White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cracked Wheat'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 Cracked Wheat?
Cracked Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.5, 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 Cracked Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.