Ref. #EECC96 · M270-4
Filtered Moon
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Filtered Moon Technical Profile
What color is Filtered Moon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EECC96. Colors similar to Filtered Moon include Hirshfield's Knightley Straw, Valspar Delightful Moon, MPC Taos Sand Beige. Filtered Moon has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Filtered Moon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Filtered Moon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Knightley Straw
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Delightful Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Taos Sand Beige
MPC
Nearly identical
Ambitious Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toasted Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Madera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pineapple Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glowing Apricot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Filtered Moon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Filtered Moon
#EECC96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Filtered Moon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Filtered Moon 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 Filtered Moon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Filtered Moon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Filtered Moon have?
Filtered Moon by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Filtered Moon from other brands?
The closest matches are Knightley Straw by Hirshfield's (#EDCC99), Delightful Moon by Valspar (#EBC995), Taos Sand Beige by MPC (#EACB98). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Filtered Moon?
Filtered Moon has an LRV of 63.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Filtered Moon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.