Ref. #ECE4D7 · W-F-120
Natural Linen
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Natural Linen Technical Profile
What color is Natural Linen? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #ECE4D7. Colors similar to Natural Linen include Vista Paint Bare Necessity, Sherwin-Williams Ivory Lace, PPG French Cream. Natural Linen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Natural Linen reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Natural Linen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bare Necessity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ivory Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Foggy Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Linen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Slipper Satin
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Antique White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Linen
#ECE4D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Linen 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 Natural Linen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Linen have?
Natural Linen by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Natural Linen from other brands?
The closest matches are Bare Necessity by Vista Paint (#EBE3D6), Ivory Lace by Sherwin-Williams (#ECE5D8), French Cream by PPG (#EAE3D6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Natural Linen?
Natural Linen has an LRV of 75.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Natural Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.