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Ref. #FFCB76 · P250-4

Equatorial

68%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Equatorial P250-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFCB76, LRV 68 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Glow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Equatorial Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFCB76
RGB255, 203, 118
LRV68.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Equatorial in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Equatorial in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrEquatorial
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsApricot Glow

Apricot Glow

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Afternoon

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Persian Apple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Maple Taffy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bread ‘n Butter

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bread 'n Butter

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Semolina

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Yukon Gold

PPG

Very similar

Halo Gold

Kilz

Very similar

Yellow Ground

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Aspire .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Equatorial

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Equatorial

#FFCB76

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C7D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Equatorial

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Afternoon

Complement

Caribbean Sky

Equatorial Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Vintage Brass

Pop

Fired Up

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

Pop

Chakra

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Calypso Blue

Pop

Jazz Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Equatorial.

Torchlight

Behr · 290B-5

#FFC67C

Honey Bird

Behr · 300B-5

#FFCD7F

Sunday Afternoon

Behr · T14-19

#F6C778

Mango Tango

Behr · P240-4

#FFC17C

Deviled Egg

Behr · HDC-SM16-05

#FDD77A

Lemon Burst

Behr · T17-20

#FED67E

More orange colors from other brands

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

Atrium White

Benjamin Moore · PM-13

#F2EFE8

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Barley Harvest

Benjamin Moore · 1070

#C29E74

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Consentino Chardonnay

Benjamin Moore · 247

#E9DDBB

Equatorial — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Equatorial have?
Equatorial by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Equatorial in your own space before committing.
What colors match Equatorial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Equatorial are Apricot Glow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Afternoon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Persian Apple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Equatorial'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 Equatorial?
Equatorial has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.0, 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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