Dappled Sunlight ECC-12-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F2E3C9, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Macadamia White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E3C9 · ECC-12-1
Dappled Sunlight
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dappled Sunlight Technical Profile
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Dappled Sunlight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dappled Sunlight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDappled Sunlight
Nearly identical
PPGMacadamia White
Macadamia White
PPG
Nearly identical
Vanillin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Butter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Marble Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Powder Soft
Valspar
Nearly identical
Haystack
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Durango Dust
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dappled Sunlight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dappled Sunlight
#F2E3C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dappled Sunlight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dappled Sunlight 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 Dappled Sunlight.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dappled Sunlight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dappled Sunlight have?
Dappled Sunlight 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 Dappled Sunlight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dappled Sunlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dappled Sunlight are Macadamia White by PPG (a near-identical match), Vanillin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Almond Butter by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dappled Sunlight'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 Dappled Sunlight?
Dappled Sunlight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dappled Sunlight's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.