Pismo Dunes 340C-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F5D79E, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is First Day of School from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5D79E · 340C-3
Pismo Dunes
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pismo Dunes Technical Profile
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Pismo Dunes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pismo Dunes in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPismo Dunes
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFirst Day of School
First Day of School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honeywheat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pismo Dunes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pismo Dunes
#F5D79E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBCB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pismo Dunes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pismo Dunes 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 Pismo Dunes.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pismo Dunes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pismo Dunes have?
Pismo Dunes by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pismo Dunes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pismo Dunes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pismo Dunes are First Day of School by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Fire Glow by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sunbeam Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pismo Dunes'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 Pismo Dunes?
Pismo Dunes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pismo Dunes's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.