Ref. #DFE1CE · N330-2
Prairie Dust
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Prairie Dust Technical Profile
What color is Prairie Dust? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #DFE1CE. Colors similar to Prairie Dust include Benjamin Moore Refined, Benjamin Moore Sweet Celadon, PPG Lime Wash. Prairie Dust has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Prairie Dust sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Prairie Dust reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Prairie Dust
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Refined
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lime Wash
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Green Tea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Scallion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Translucent Vision
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Tea
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Opal Blue Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Dust
#DFE1CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Dust 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 Prairie Dust.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Dust have?
Prairie Dust by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Prairie Dust from other brands?
The closest matches are Refined by Benjamin Moore (#DFE0CE), Sweet Celadon by Benjamin Moore (#DCE0CD), Lime Wash by PPG (#DFE3D0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Prairie Dust?
Prairie Dust has an LRV of 68.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Prairie Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.