Sheer Scarf PPU2-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3D6CA, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Safari Bisque Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E3D6CA · PPU2-5
Sheer Scarf
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sheer Scarf Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3D6CA
RGB227, 214, 202
Estimated LRV68.7
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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Safari Bisque Beige
PPG
#E2D4C6
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Cappuccino Foam
Valspar
#E5D9CC
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Tucson Winds
Benjamin Moore
#E0D3C5
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Canton Cotton
Vista Paint
#E2D6C8
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Conch Pink
Kilz
#E5D7CD
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Only Natural
Sherwin-Williams
#E2D3C4
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Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
#E9DCD1
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Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
#DFD6CB
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Ageless
Hirshfield's
#E0D2C2
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Winter Shade
Dutch Boy
#E9DDD4
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Colors That Work With Sheer Scarf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheer Scarf
#E3D6CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheer Scarf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheer Scarf Room Palettes
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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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Sheer Scarf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheer Scarf have?
Sheer Scarf 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 Sheer Scarf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheer Scarf are Safari Bisque Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Cappuccino Foam by Valspar (a close digital match), Tucson Winds by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sheer Scarf'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 Sheer Scarf?
Sheer Scarf has a estimated lightness value of 68.7, 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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