Meringue P300-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEF5BA, 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.
Ref. #FEF5BA · P300-2
Meringue
90%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Meringue Technical Profile
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Meringue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Meringue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMeringue
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAfterglow
Afterglow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Blitz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bananappeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gin Fizz
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Meringue
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Meringue.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Meringue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meringue have?
Meringue by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Meringue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Meringue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meringue are Afterglow by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Blitz by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yellow Blitz by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Meringue's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.