Limescent MQ3-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFD1B4, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ivory Coast from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DFD1B4 · MQ3-16
Limescent
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Limescent Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFD1B4
RGB223, 209, 180
Estimated LRV64.6
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ivory Coast
PPG
#E1D3B5
Close digital match
Classic Buff
Valspar
#E1D2B6
Close digital match
Hephaestus
Hirshfield's
#E1D4B6
Close digital match
Dirty Martini
Sherwin-Williams
#DDD0B6
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Ocean Beach
Benjamin Moore
#E3D3B4
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Hephaestus
Vista Paint
#E1D4B5
Close digital match
Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#E3D4B9
Close digital match
String
Farrow & Ball
#DDCDAE
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Hampshire Beige
Dutch Boy
#DBCFB0
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Pale Gold
Kilz
#DCD0B8
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Limescent
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Limescent
#DFD1B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Limescent
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Limescent 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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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Limescent — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Limescent have?
Limescent 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 Limescent from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Limescent are Ivory Coast by PPG (a close digital match), Classic Buff by Valspar (a close digital match), Sand Fossil by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Limescent'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 Limescent?
Limescent has a estimated lightness value of 64.6, 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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Why Limescent's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.