Milkyway Galaxy 380A-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F9F5D8, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Enlightenment from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F5D8 · 380A-1
Milkyway Galaxy
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkyway Galaxy Technical Profile
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Milkyway Galaxy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkyway Galaxy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMilkyway Galaxy
Nearly identical
ValsparEnlightenment
Enlightenment
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shining Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Palm Coast Pale
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Mist
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spring Pear White
PPG
Nearly identical
Frozen Banana
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Moonbeam
Kilz
Very similar
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkyway Galaxy
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Milkyway Galaxy.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Milkyway Galaxy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkyway Galaxy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkyway Galaxy are Enlightenment by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shining Bright by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Palm Coast Pale by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkyway Galaxy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.