September Sun QE-19 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCD5A2, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lil' Bit Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FCD5A2 · QE-19
September Sun
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
September Sun Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCD5A2
RGB252, 213, 162
Estimated LRV70.9
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#FCD5A2
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Asbury Sand
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#F9D4A2
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Fresh Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
#FFD7A5
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Iced Tea
Valspar
#FFD8A4
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Endearment
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#FFD8A1
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Starburst
Vista Paint
#FFDAA6
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Ginger Peach
PPG
#F9D09F
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Honey Blush
Sherwin-Williams
#F5CF9B
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Cottage Yellow
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#F3CFA1
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Dorset Cream
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Colors That Work With September Sun
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
September Sun
#FCD5A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBD260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for September Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
September Sun 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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September Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does September Sun have?
September Sun by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 September Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to September Sun are Lil' Bit Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Asbury Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fresh Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting September Sun'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 September Sun?
September Sun has a estimated lightness value of 70.9, 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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