Sour Tarts P230-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE5CD, 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.
Ref. #FFE5CD · P230-2
Sour Tarts
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sour Tarts Technical Profile
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Sour Tarts in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sour Tarts in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSour Tarts
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPale Apricot
Pale Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Blossom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Blossom
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Victorian Charm
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orange Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Thread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Peach Powder
PPG
Very similar
Impressive Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sour Tarts
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sour Tarts.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sour Tarts in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sour Tarts from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sour Tarts are Pale Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apricot Tint by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pale Blossom by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sour Tarts's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.