Fireflies QE-26 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D8A6, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot White from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F5D8A6 · QE-26
Fireflies
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fireflies Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5D8A6
RGB245, 216, 166
Estimated LRV71.3
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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Colors That Work With Fireflies
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fireflies
#F5D8A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDCA68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fireflies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fireflies Room Palettes
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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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Fireflies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fireflies have?
Fireflies 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 Fireflies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fireflies are Apricot White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Midland Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Straw by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fireflies'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 Fireflies?
Fireflies has a estimated lightness value of 71.3, 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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