Havana Cream 340C-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F9E7C2, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clean Canvas from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F9E7C2 · 340C-2
Havana Cream
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Havana Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9E7C2
RGB249, 231, 194
Estimated LRV81.2
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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Clean Canvas
Vista Paint
#FBE9C3
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Citrus Mist
Benjamin Moore
#FAE9C5
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Winter Wheat
PPG
#F5E4BF
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Coconut Scent
Valspar
#FCE8C4
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Perfect Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F4E3BD
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Autumn Child
Hirshfield's
#FBE6C1
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Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
#F6E6C5
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Full Moon
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E3BC
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Lion'S Roar
Kilz
#F6E1BC
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Havana Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Havana Cream
#F9E7C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Havana Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Havana Cream 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
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Havana Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Havana Cream have?
Havana Cream 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 Havana Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Havana Cream are Clean Canvas by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Citrus Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Winter Wheat by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Havana Cream'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 Havana Cream?
Havana Cream has a estimated lightness value of 81.2, 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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