Scribe MQ2-31 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3D8BE, LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D8BE · MQ2-31
Scribe
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Scribe Technical Profile
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Scribe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scribe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrScribe
Nearly identical
ColorhouseStone .01
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Drumskin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deserted Beach
PPG
Nearly identical
Land of Trees
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Trade Secret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Fleece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
Steamed Chai
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scribe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scribe
#E3D8BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scribe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scribe 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 Scribe.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scribe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scribe have?
Scribe 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 Scribe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scribe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scribe are Stone .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Drumskin by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sand Dollar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Scribe'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 Scribe?
Scribe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.2, 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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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 Scribe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.