Ref. #DFC5A1 · S290-3
Slender Reed
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Slender Reed Technical Profile
What color is Slender Reed? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DFC5A1. Colors similar to Slender Reed include Vista Paint October Bounty, Valspar Turbo Tan, Valspar Palamino Pony. Slender Reed has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Slender Reed sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Slender Reed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
October Bounty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Turbo Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
October Bounty
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Squire Hill Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Faint Fawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Slender Reed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Slender Reed
#DFC5A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Slender Reed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Slender Reed 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 Slender Reed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Slender Reed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slender Reed have?
Slender Reed by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Slender Reed from other brands?
The closest matches are October Bounty by Vista Paint (#E2C8A4), Turbo Tan by Valspar (#DBC2A0), Palamino Pony by Valspar (#E0C39D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Slender Reed?
Slender Reed has an LRV of 58.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Slender Reed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.