Luminary 270A-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFCDAD, estimated 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.
Behr · #FFCDAD · 270A-3
Luminary
71%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Luminary Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFCDAD
RGB255, 205, 173
Estimated LRV71.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Compare alternatives to Luminary
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mellow Glow
Vista Paint
#FFCDAB
Close digital match
Tender Peach
Dunn-Edwards
#FFCDAF
Close digital match
Summer Peach Tree
Benjamin Moore
#FFCBA9
Close digital match
Peach Encounter
Valspar
#FBCAAB
Close digital match
Mellow Glow
Hirshfield's
#FFCFAD
Close digital match
Citrus Sachet
PPG
#F2C6A7
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Neighborly Peach
Sherwin-Williams
#F3C1A3
Similar digital color
Petite Peach
Kilz
#F2C1A0
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Peach Sangria
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#F3C4A0
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Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
#DFC2AF
Visible digital difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
#FCBA7D
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Colors That Work With Luminary
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Luminary from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Luminary are Mellow Glow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tender Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Summer Peach Tree by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Luminary's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.