Dappled Sunlight ECC-12-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F2E3C9, estimated 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.
Behr · #F2E3C9 · ECC-12-1
Dappled Sunlight
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dappled Sunlight Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2E3C9
RGB242, 227, 201
Estimated LRV78.0
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Macadamia White
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#F1E2C8
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#F2E3CA
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Almond Butter
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#F2E3CA
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Marble Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#F3E5CB
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Powder Soft
Valspar
#F1E4CB
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Haystack
Hirshfield's
#F1E3C7
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Durango Dust
Benjamin Moore
#F6E6CD
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Pumpkin Spice
Vista Paint
#F6E8CF
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Yards Of Muslin
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#EDDDC4
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Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Colors That Work With Dappled Sunlight
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dappled Sunlight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dappled Sunlight are Macadamia White by PPG (a close digital match), Vanillin by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Almond Butter by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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