Lemon Balm PPU8-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5D9B8, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Bisque from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E5D9B8 · PPU8-13
Lemon Balm
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lemon Balm Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5D9B8
RGB229, 217, 184
Estimated LRV69.7
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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Colors That Work With Lemon Balm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Balm
#E5D9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Balm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Balm 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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Lemon Balm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Balm have?
Lemon Balm 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 Lemon Balm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Balm are Almond Bisque by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Almond by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Consentino Chardonnay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lemon Balm'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 Lemon Balm?
Lemon Balm has a estimated lightness value of 69.7, 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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Why Lemon Balm's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.