Irish Cream MQ2-8 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E0C5A8, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is My Love from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E0C5A8 · MQ2-8
Irish Cream
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Irish Cream Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0C5A8
RGB224, 197, 168
Estimated LRV58.6
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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#E1C6A8
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#DFC6AA
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Sandunia
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#DFC4A9
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#E2C8AA
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#E4CAAD
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Home Sweet Home
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#E6CBAD
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Sahara Sands
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#E0C6AE
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Colors That Work With Irish Cream
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Cream
#E0C5A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Irish Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Cream are My Love by PPG (a close digital match), Travertine by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sandunia by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 58.6, 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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