Sunflower Seed P270-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFE5A0, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunglow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE5A0 · P270-3
Sunflower Seed
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunflower Seed Technical Profile
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Sunflower Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunflower Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSunflower Seed
Nearly identical
ValsparSunglow
Sunglow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Morning Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Primrose Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sun Faded
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunflower Seed
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sunflower Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunflower Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunflower Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunflower Seed are Sunglow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Morning Sunshine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sun Drenched by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sunflower Seed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.