Fresh Nectar BIC-14 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCA26A, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harvest Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCA26A · BIC-14
Fresh Nectar
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fresh Nectar Technical Profile
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Fresh Nectar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Nectar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFresh Nectar
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHarvest Gold
Harvest Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Western Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tasty Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grand Canyon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
India Trade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toffee Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Squeaky Toy
Kilz
Very similar
Buffalo Trail
PPG
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Nectar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Nectar
#DCA26A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBE73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Nectar 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 Fresh Nectar.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Nectar have?
Fresh Nectar 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 Fresh Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Nectar are Harvest Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Western Sunrise by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tasty Tan by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Nectar'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 Fresh Nectar?
Fresh Nectar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Fresh Nectar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.