Dandelion Wish MQ4-12 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1B865, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch Lollipop from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1B865 · MQ4-12
Dandelion Wish
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dandelion Wish Technical Profile
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Dandelion Wish in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dandelion Wish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDandelion Wish
Nearly identical
ValsparButterscotch Lollipop
Butterscotch Lollipop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Doubloon
PPG
Nearly identical
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Bright Idea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sassy Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quilt Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Quilted Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dandelion Wish
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dandelion Wish
#E1B865
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dandelion Wish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dandelion Wish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dandelion Wish have?
Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dandelion Wish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dandelion Wish are Butterscotch Lollipop by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stuart Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yellowstone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dandelion Wish'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 Dandelion Wish?
Dandelion Wish has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dandelion Wish's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.