Irish Cream MQ2-08 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1C8AB, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flan from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1C8AB · MQ2-08
Irish Cream
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Irish Cream Technical Profile
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Irish Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Irish Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIrish Cream
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFlan
Flan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Travertine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Interactive Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melodious Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Squash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
My Love
PPG
Nearly identical
Wheat Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eggnog Latte
Kilz
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Irish Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Cream
#E1C8AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Irish Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Irish Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Cream have?
Irish Cream 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 Irish Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Irish Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Cream are Flan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Travertine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Interactive Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Irish 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 Irish Cream?
Irish Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Irish Cream's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.