Proper Temperature M310-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEEDC8, estimated LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elfin Magic from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EEEDC8 · M310-2
Proper Temperature
83%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Proper Temperature Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEEDC8
RGB238, 237, 200
Estimated LRV82.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
#EEEECA
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Chipper Tint
Vista Paint
#EEEFC9
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Lime Ice
Valspar
#EBEBC3
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Passionate Pause
PPG
#EDEFCB
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Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
#EAEBC3
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Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
#EBE9C8
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Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
#E8E6BE
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Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
#F1EBC8
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Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#F2EAC3
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Colors That Work With Proper Temperature
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Proper Temperature
#EEEDC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BB979
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Proper Temperature
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Proper Temperature 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
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Proper Temperature — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Proper Temperature have?
Proper Temperature by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Proper Temperature from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Proper Temperature are Elfin Magic by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Chipper Tint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Elfin Magic by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Proper Temperature'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 Proper Temperature?
Proper Temperature has a estimated lightness value of 82.9, 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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Why Proper Temperature's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.