String Cheese M260-1 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCF4E2, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Cloud from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF4E2 · M260-1
String Cheese
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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String Cheese in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to String Cheese in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrString Cheese
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWhite Cloud
White Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whiskers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
Cottage White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pumice Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spice Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Warm Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With String Cheese
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
String Cheese
#FCF4E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for String Cheese
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
String Cheese 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 String Cheese.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
String Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does String Cheese have?
String Cheese 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 String Cheese in your own space before committing.
What colors match String Cheese from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to String Cheese are White Cloud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sugar Cookie by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Vanilla Ice Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting String Cheese'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 String Cheese?
String Cheese has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.0, 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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Related Reading
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 String Cheese's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.