Dandelion Wish by Behr paint color
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Ref. #E1B865 · MQ4-12

Dandelion Wish

51%LRV Value
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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.

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Dandelion Wish Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1B865
RGB225, 184, 101
LRV51.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Butterscotch Lollipop

Complement

Corsican Purple

Dandelion Wish Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Warm Earth

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Poseidon

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Dandelion Wish.

Lamplit

Behr · MQ4-11

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Gilded

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Pyramid Gold

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Inheritance

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Mac N Cheese

Behr · M260-5

#E8AD5F

English Custard

Behr · M290-5

#E3B557

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sahara Sands

Valspar · 2007-8B

#E0C6AE

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

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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