Loft Light MQ3-9 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DAC7B5, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocoa Cream from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DAC7B5 · MQ3-9
Loft Light
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Loft Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAC7B5
RGB218, 199, 181
Estimated LRV59.1
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 →
Cocoa Cream
PPG
#DBC8B6
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Sand Dollar
Sherwin-Williams
#D7C5B3
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Oatmeal Beige
Dutch Boy
#D7C5B3
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Dry Creek
Dunn-Edwards
#D8C7B6
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New Penny
Valspar
#DECAB8
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Ivory Ridge
Hirshfield's
#D9C9B8
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Tanner Trail
Kilz
#DCC6B4
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Ivory Ridge
Vista Paint
#D8C8B6
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King Arthurs Court
Benjamin Moore
#D8C3AE
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Scallop
Farrow & Ball
#D9C8BA
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Colors That Work With Loft Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Loft Light
#DAC7B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Loft Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Loft Light 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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Loft Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Loft Light have?
Loft Light 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 Loft Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Loft Light are Cocoa Cream by PPG (a close digital match), Sand Dollar by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Oatmeal Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Loft Light'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 Loft Light?
Loft Light has a estimated lightness value of 59.1, 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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