Proper Temperature M310-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEEDC8, 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.
Ref. #EEEDC8 · M310-2
Proper Temperature
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Proper Temperature Technical Profile
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Proper Temperature in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Proper Temperature in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrProper Temperature
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sElfin Magic
Elfin Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chipper Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lime Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Passionate Pause
PPG
Nearly identical
Mint Ice Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rainforest Dew
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natural Light
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Proper Temperature
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Proper Temperature.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Proper Temperature in your own space before committing.
What colors match Proper Temperature from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Proper Temperature are Elfin Magic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chipper Tint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Elfin Magic by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Proper Temperature's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.