Slender Reed S290-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFC5A1, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is October Bounty from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DFC5A1 · S290-3
Slender Reed
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Slender Reed Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFC5A1
RGB223, 197, 161
Estimated LRV58.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#E2C8A4
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October Bounty
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#E3C6A3
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#E2C59C
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#DBC5A4
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#E3C9A1
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Colors That Work With Slender Reed
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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
Digital 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
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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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Slender Reed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Slender Reed have?
Slender Reed 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 Slender Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slender Reed are October Bounty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Turbo Tan by Valspar (a close digital match), Palamino Pony by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Slender Reed'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 Slender Reed?
Slender Reed has a estimated lightness value of 58.2, 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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