Lentil N270-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DECFB5, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chopsticks from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DECFB5 · N270-2
Lentil
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Lentil Technical Profile
HEX Code#DECFB5
RGB222, 207, 181
Estimated LRV60.0
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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Compare alternatives to Lentil
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chopsticks
Sherwin-Williams
#E0D1B8
Close digital match
Cochise
Dunn-Edwards
#DDCDB3
Close digital match
Sand Fossil
PPG
#DECFB3
Close digital match
Thousand Islands
Benjamin Moore
#DDCDB4
Close digital match
Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
#DCCFB6
Close digital match
Classic Buff
Valspar
#E1D2B6
Close digital match
Barely Beige
Dutch Boy
#E3D2B6
Close digital match
Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
Close digital match
Muslin Tint
Vista Paint
#DECCAF
Close digital match
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
Close digital match
Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Lentil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lentil
#DECFB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB082
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lentil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lentil 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lentil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lentil have?
Lentil 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 Lentil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lentil are Chopsticks by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cochise by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sand Fossil by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lentil'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 Lentil?
Lentil has a estimated lightness value of 60.0, 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 Lentil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.