Sweet Pastel MQ3-39 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECC4AD, LRV 60 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weekend Retreat from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECC4AD · MQ3-39
Sweet Pastel
60%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Pastel Technical Profile
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Sweet Pastel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Pastel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Pastel
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWeekend Retreat
Weekend Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Weekend Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coral Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tantalizing Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Crushed Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Retro Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Careless Whispers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colorado Skyline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warming Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Pastel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Pastel
#ECC4AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFB573
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Pastel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Pastel 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 Sweet Pastel.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Pastel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Pastel have?
Sweet Pastel by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Sweet Pastel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Pastel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Pastel are Weekend Retreat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Weekend Retreat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coral Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Pastel'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 Sweet Pastel?
Sweet Pastel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Sweet Pastel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.