Downy 350C-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDF5D3, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perky Tint from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF5D3 · 350C-1
Downy
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Downy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDowny
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPerky Tint
Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yuma Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Air .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Candlelight Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eco Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downy
#FDF5D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AED161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downy 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 Downy.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Downy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downy have?
Downy by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Downy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downy are Perky Tint by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Rays by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Picture Perfect by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Downy'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 Downy?
Downy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.0, 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 Downy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.