Meringue P300-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEF5BA, estimated LRV 90 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afterglow from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FEF5BA · P300-2
Meringue
90%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Meringue Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEF5BA
RGB254, 245, 186
Estimated LRV89.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
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 →
Afterglow
Dunn-Edwards
#FFF6B9
Close digital match
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
#FDF4BB
Close digital match
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
#FBF3B9
Close digital match
Bananappeal
Benjamin Moore
#FBF2B9
Close digital match
Gin Fizz
PPG
#F6EFB4
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Summer Sun
Valspar
#FAEEB5
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Lime Song
Kilz
#F6EEBA
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#FBEFBB
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Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E8B2
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#F6E9B6
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#F7E29D
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Colors That Work With Meringue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meringue
#FEF5BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9D45E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meringue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meringue 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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Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meringue have?
Meringue by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meringue are Afterglow by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Yellow Blitz by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Yellow Blitz by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Meringue'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 Meringue?
Meringue has a estimated lightness value of 89.9, 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 Meringue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.