Parmesan 340E-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAF7E1, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Diamond from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF7E1 · 340E-1
Parmesan
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Parmesan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parmesan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrParmesan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDiamond
Diamond
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Stick
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Line Dried
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lotus Flower
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sun Hat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parmesan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parmesan
#FAF7E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parmesan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parmesan 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 Parmesan.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Parmesan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parmesan have?
Parmesan 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 Parmesan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parmesan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parmesan are Diamond by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lemon Stick by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Chiffon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Parmesan'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 Parmesan?
Parmesan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.0, 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
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 Parmesan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.