Fireflies QE-26 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D8A6, 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.
Ref. #F5D8A6 · QE-26
Fireflies
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fireflies Technical Profile
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Fireflies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fireflies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFireflies
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyApricot White
Apricot White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Midland Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Western Sky
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Doodle
PPG
Nearly identical
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fireflies
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
Pure 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
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 Fireflies.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fireflies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fireflies have?
Fireflies by Behr has a neutral 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 Fireflies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fireflies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fireflies are Apricot White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Midland Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Fireflies's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.