Milkyway Galaxy 380A-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F9F5D8, estimated LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enlightenment from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F9F5D8 · 380A-1
Milkyway Galaxy
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milkyway Galaxy Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F5D8
RGB249, 245, 216
Estimated LRV87.0
UndertoneNeutral
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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Compare alternatives to Milkyway Galaxy
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Enlightenment
Valspar
#F8F4D7
Close digital match
Shining Bright
Vista Paint
#F8F4D8
Close digital match
Palm Coast Pale
Benjamin Moore
#F9F4D6
Close digital match
Light Mist
Dunn-Edwards
#FCF7DB
Close digital match
Spring Pear White
PPG
#F7F2D6
Close digital match
Frozen Banana
Hirshfield's
#FBF5D6
Close digital match
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Dutch Boy
#F2ECD0
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#F8F1CE
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Sherwin-Williams
#EFEBD1
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Colors That Work With Milkyway Galaxy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkyway Galaxy
#F9F5D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4C66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkyway Galaxy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkyway Galaxy 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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Milkyway Galaxy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkyway Galaxy have?
Milkyway Galaxy by Behr has a neutral 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 Milkyway Galaxy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkyway Galaxy are Enlightenment by Valspar (a close digital match), Shining Bright by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Palm Coast Pale by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milkyway Galaxy'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 Milkyway Galaxy?
Milkyway Galaxy has a estimated lightness value of 87.0, 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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