Light Nougat M260-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCE8C8, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Sun from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FCE8C8 · M260-2
Light Nougat
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Nougat Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCE8C8
RGB252, 232, 200
Estimated LRV82.6
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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Evening Sun
Valspar
#FBE7C6
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Soft Beige
Benjamin Moore
#FCE8C6
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Honey Cream
Hirshfield's
#FAE8CA
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Barely Peach
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE9C7
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Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
#FBE5C4
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Gold of Midas
Vista Paint
#FDE9C6
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Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
#F8E4C2
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Walnut Cream
Kilz
#F7E3C4
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Peachy Cream
PPG
#F6E3C5
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Light Nougat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Nougat
#FCE8C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3D062
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Nougat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Nougat 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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Light Nougat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Nougat have?
Light Nougat 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 Light Nougat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Nougat are Evening Sun by Valspar (a close digital match), Soft Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cosmic Cream by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Light Nougat'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 Light Nougat?
Light Nougat has a estimated lightness value of 82.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Light Nougat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.