Salt Crystal QE-25 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EFEBE0, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Child of Heaven from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFEBE0 · QE-25
Salt Crystal
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Salt Crystal Technical Profile
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Salt Crystal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salt Crystal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSalt Crystal
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyChild of Heaven
Child of Heaven
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Parchment White
PPG
Nearly identical
Shell White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Campiello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shell White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Glacier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salt Crystal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salt Crystal
#EFEBE0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salt Crystal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salt Crystal 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 Salt Crystal.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Salt Crystal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salt Crystal have?
Salt Crystal 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 Salt Crystal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salt Crystal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salt Crystal are Child of Heaven by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Whispered White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Parchment White by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salt Crystal'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 Salt Crystal?
Salt Crystal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.1, 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 Salt Crystal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.