Ref. #FFBA5A · P250-5
Solar Storm
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solar Storm Technical Profile
What color is Solar Storm? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFBA5A. Colors similar to Solar Storm include Dunn-Edwards Marigold, Valspar Afternoon Tea, Vista Paint Gold's Great Touch. Solar Storm has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Solar Storm 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 Solar Storm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solar Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solar Storm
#FFBA5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CCD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solar Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solar Storm 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 Solar Storm.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Solar Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solar Storm have?
Solar Storm by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Solar Storm from other brands?
The closest matches are Marigold by Dunn-Edwards (#F9BB59), Afternoon Tea by Valspar (#F4B65B), Gold's Great Touch by Vista Paint (#FFC163). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Solar Storm?
Solar Storm has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Solar Storm's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.