Mist Yellow 380E-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAF3DA, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Candlelight from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF3DA · 380E-1
Mist Yellow
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mist Yellow Technical Profile
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Mist Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mist Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMist Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Candlelight
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Diantha
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Saffron Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Diantha
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mist Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mist Yellow
#FAF3DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Mist Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mist Yellow 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 Mist Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mist Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mist Yellow have?
Mist Yellow 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 Mist Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mist Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mist Yellow are Soft Candlelight by PPG (a near-identical match), Diantha by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), North Star White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mist Yellow'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 Mist Yellow?
Mist Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, 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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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 Mist Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.