Spring Wheat MQ2-30 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7B391, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sawgrass Basket from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7B391 · MQ2-30
Spring Wheat
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spring Wheat Technical Profile
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Spring Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spring Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSpring Wheat
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSawgrass Basket
Sawgrass Basket
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Dance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lenox Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wicker Basket
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Real Simple
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm and Toasty
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Prairie Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wood Smoke
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spring Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spring Wheat
#C7B391
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spring Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spring 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Spring Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spring Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spring Wheat have?
Spring Wheat 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 Spring Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Wheat are Sawgrass Basket by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Prairie Dance by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lenox Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring 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 Spring Wheat?
Spring Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spring Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.