Sunflower Seed P270-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE5A0, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunglow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FFE5A0 · P270-3
Sunflower Seed
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sunflower Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE5A0
RGB255, 229, 160
Estimated LRV79.8
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sunglow
Valspar
#FFE59E
Close digital match
Morning Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
#FFE5A2
Close digital match
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE7A3
Close digital match
Primrose Path
Hirshfield's
#FFE3A1
Close digital match
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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Primrose Path
Vista Paint
#FEE2A0
Close digital match
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
#FAE199
Close digital match
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
Close digital match
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
#FEDF94
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Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
#FEE1A3
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#FAD992
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Colors That Work With Sunflower Seed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunflower Seed
#FFE5A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunflower Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunflower Seed 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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Sunflower Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunflower Seed have?
Sunflower Seed 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 Sunflower Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunflower Seed are Sunglow by Valspar (a close digital match), Morning Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sun Drenched by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunflower Seed'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 Sunflower Seed?
Sunflower Seed has a estimated lightness value of 79.8, 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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