Louvre N280-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DEC7A6, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Pine Nut from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DEC7A6 · N280-3
Louvre
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Louvre Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEC7A6
RGB222, 199, 166
Estimated LRV57.0
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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#DCC6A6
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#E0CAAA
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Colors That Work With Louvre
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Louvre
#DEC7A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Louvre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Louvre Room Palettes
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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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Louvre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Louvre have?
Louvre 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 Louvre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Louvre are Toasted Pine Nut by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Squire Hill Buff by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Marshmallow Mist by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Louvre'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 Louvre?
Louvre has a estimated lightness value of 57.0, 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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