Golden Nectar P250-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE5B2, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Blossom from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE5B2 · P250-2
Golden Nectar
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Nectar Technical Profile
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Golden Nectar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Nectar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGolden Nectar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSun Blossom
Sun Blossom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Feather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spun Honey
Valspar
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sawdust
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunstitch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Nectar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Nectar
#FFE5B2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Golden 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.
Golden Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Nectar have?
Golden Nectar 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 Golden Nectar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Nectar are Sun Blossom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tiffany Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tiffany Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Nectar?
Golden Nectar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.5, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Nectar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.