Pollen Grains PMD-30 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0C588, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colonial Yellow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F0C588 · PMD-30
Pollen Grains
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pollen Grains Technical Profile
HEX Code#F0C588
RGB240, 197, 136
Estimated LRV60.2
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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Compare alternatives to Pollen Grains
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#EFC488
Close digital match
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
#F0C484
Close digital match
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
#EFC483
Close digital match
Golden Chime
Valspar
#F0C282
Close digital match
Mocha
Dutch Boy
#F3C683
Close digital match
Palomino Gold
PPG
#F3CA8C
Close digital match
Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore
#EDC080
Close digital match
Golden Corn
Kilz
#F2C784
Close digital match
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#F5C68B
Close digital match
Grain .05
Colorhouse
#DFBD87
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Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
#F2CF86
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Colors That Work With Pollen Grains
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pollen Grains
#F0C588
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pollen Grains
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pollen Grains Room Palettes
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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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Pollen Grains — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pollen Grains have?
Pollen Grains 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 Pollen Grains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pollen Grains are Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sunset in Italy by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pollen Grains'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 Pollen Grains?
Pollen Grains has a estimated lightness value of 60.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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