Mac N Cheese M260-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E8AD5F, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yarrow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8AD5F · M260-5
Mac N Cheese
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mac N Cheese Technical Profile
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Mac N Cheese in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mac N Cheese in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMac N Cheese
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsYarrow
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
From Concentrate
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Antique Brass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pirate's Treasure
Valspar
Nearly identical
Old Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wood Thrush Gold
PPG
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Great Gaucho
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mac N Cheese
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mac N Cheese
#E8AD5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mac N Cheese
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mac N Cheese 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 Mac N Cheese.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mac N Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mac N Cheese have?
Mac N Cheese 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 Mac N Cheese in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mac N Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mac N Cheese are Yarrow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), From Concentrate by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spaghetti Squash by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mac N Cheese'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 Mac N Cheese?
Mac N Cheese has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Mac N Cheese's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.