Inheritance M280-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D7AF6A, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Strike from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D7AF6A · M280-5
Inheritance
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Inheritance Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7AF6A
RGB215, 175, 106
Estimated LRV46.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Inheritance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inheritance
#D7AF6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inheritance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inheritance 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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Inheritance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inheritance have?
Inheritance 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 Inheritance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inheritance are Gold Strike by PPG (a close digital match), Butterscotch Bliss by PPG (a close digital match), Hathaway Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Inheritance'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 Inheritance?
Inheritance has a estimated lightness value of 46.1, 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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