Toasted Wheat 280E-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C6B198, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Truffle from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C6B198 · 280E-3
Toasted Wheat
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Toasted Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6B198
RGB198, 177, 152
Estimated LRV45.7
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Toasted Wheat
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Truffle
Benjamin Moore
#C7B198
Close digital match
Nomadic Desert
Sherwin-Williams
#C7B198
Close digital match
Breakwater
Dutch Boy
#C5B19A
Close digital match
Persuasion
PPG
#C4AE96
Close digital match
Stonish Beige
Dunn-Edwards
#CCB49A
Close digital match
Moose Mousse
Valspar
#C7B39E
Close digital match
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Kilz
#C2B19D
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#C0AA8E
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#C0A98E
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#C4B2A2
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Colors That Work With Toasted Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Wheat
#C6B198
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted 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
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Toasted Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Wheat have?
Toasted Wheat by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Toasted Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Wheat are Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nomadic Desert by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Breakwater by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Toasted 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 Toasted Wheat?
Toasted Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 45.7, 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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