Ripe Wheat 310E-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E2C78C, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C78C · 310E-3
Ripe Wheat
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ripe Wheat Technical Profile
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Ripe Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRipe Wheat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGolden Tan
Golden Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lion'S Dance Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Home Brew
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beachcombing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Corn Chowder
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Winsome Ecru
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sequin
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Wheat
#E2C78C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Wheat 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 Ripe Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripe Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Wheat have?
Ripe Wheat 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 Ripe Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Wheat are Golden Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Organic Ingredient by Kilz (a near-identical match), Lion'S Dance Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripe Wheat'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 Ripe Wheat?
Ripe Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.9, 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 Ripe Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.