Soft Wheat BXC-40 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DAC19F, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turbo Tan from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DAC19F · BXC-40
Soft Wheat
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAC19F
RGB218, 193, 159
Estimated LRV53.0
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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Colors That Work With Soft Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Wheat
#DAC19F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Wheat 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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Soft Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Wheat have?
Soft Wheat 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 Soft Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Wheat are Turbo Tan by Valspar (a close digital match), Sweet Parsnip by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Barclay Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Wheat'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 Soft Wheat?
Soft Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 53.0, 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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