Solar Storm P250-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFBA5A, LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marigold from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFBA5A · P250-5
Solar Storm
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solar Storm Technical Profile
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Solar Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Solar Storm in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSolar Storm
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMarigold
Marigold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea
Valspar
Very similar
Raw Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Summer Lily Orange
PPG
Very similar
Gold’s Great Touch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunflower Fields
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
Goldenrod
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Solar Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solar Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solar Storm are Marigold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by Valspar (a very close match), Raw Honey by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Solar Storm'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 Solar Storm?
Solar Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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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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.