Original White N290-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F2EBD8, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Creamy White from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F2EBD8 · N290-1
Original White
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Original White Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2EBD8
RGB242, 235, 216
Estimated LRV79.0
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Creamy White
PPG
#F0E9D6
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Dover Tint
Vista Paint
#F3ECD8
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Casa Blanca
Hirshfield's
#F4ECD8
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Navajo White
Benjamin Moore
#EFE8D6
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Little Star
Dutch Boy
#F0EAD9
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Polished Ivory
Valspar
#F0E9D8
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Restful White
Sherwin-Williams
#EEE8D7
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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White Blossom
Dunn-Edwards
#F4ECDB
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Colors That Work With Original White
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Original White
#F2EBD8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Original White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Original 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
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Original White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Original White have?
Original White by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Original White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Original White are Creamy White by PPG (a close digital match), Dover Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Chapel Wall by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Original White'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 Original White?
Original White has a estimated lightness value of 79.0, 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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