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Navajo White
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Navajo White Technical Profile
What color is Navajo White? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #EDE5C8. Colors similar to Navajo White include Vista Paint Cheese Please, Benjamin Moore Natural Beech, Benjamin Moore Linen Sand. Navajo White has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Navajo White 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Navajo White reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Navajo White
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Cheese Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Natural Beech
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cheese Please
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soleil
PPG
Nearly identical
House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chamomile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Swan Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navajo White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navajo White
#EDE5C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navajo White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navajo White 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 Navajo White.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Navajo White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navajo White have?
Navajo White by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Navajo White from other brands?
The closest matches are Cheese Please by Vista Paint (#ECE4C8), Natural Beech by Benjamin Moore (#EFE6C8), Linen Sand by Benjamin Moore (#F1E9CC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Navajo White?
Navajo White has an LRV of 74.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Navajo White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.