Pollen Grains PMD-30 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F0C588, 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.
Ref. #F0C588 · PMD-30
Pollen Grains
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pollen Grains Technical Profile
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Pollen Grains in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pollen Grains in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPollen Grains
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsColonial Yellow
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Chime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mocha
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palomino Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Corn
Kilz
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pollen Grains
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
Pure 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
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 Pollen Grains.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pollen Grains in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pollen Grains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pollen Grains are Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pollen Grains's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.