Luminary 270A-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFCDAD, LRV 71 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mellow Glow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFCDAD · 270A-3
Luminary
71%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Luminary Technical Profile
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Luminary in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Luminary in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLuminary
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMellow Glow
Mellow Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tender Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Summer Peach Tree
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Encounter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mellow Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Citrus Sachet
PPG
Very similar
Neighborly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Petite Peach
Kilz
Very similar
Peach Sangria
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Luminary
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Luminary
#FFCDAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6C95C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Luminary
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Luminary 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
Other Behr colors close to Luminary.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Luminary — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Luminary have?
Luminary by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Luminary in your own space before committing.
What colors match Luminary from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Luminary are Mellow Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tender Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Summer Peach Tree by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Luminary'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 Luminary?
Luminary has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Luminary's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.