Sour Tarts P230-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE5CD, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Apricot from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FFE5CD · P230-2
Sour Tarts
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sour Tarts Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE5CD
RGB255, 229, 205
Estimated LRV81.7
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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Pale Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE3CB
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Apricot Tint
Benjamin Moore
#FAE2CC
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Pale Blossom
Vista Paint
#FDE4CA
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Pale Blossom
Hirshfield's
#FFE7CE
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Victorian Charm
Dutch Boy
#F9DFC6
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Orange Mist
Valspar
#FCE4CA
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Vintage Thread
Kilz
#FCE3CF
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Peach Powder
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#FADFC2
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#F4DEC3
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Colors That Work With Sour Tarts
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sour Tarts
#FFE5CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D45C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sour Tarts
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sour Tarts 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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Sour Tarts — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sour Tarts have?
Sour Tarts 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 Sour Tarts from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sour Tarts are Pale Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Apricot Tint by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pale Blossom by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sour Tarts'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 Sour Tarts?
Sour Tarts has a estimated lightness value of 81.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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