Ref. #FFCFA7 · P230-3
Vitamin C
69%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Vitamin C Technical Profile
What color is Vitamin C? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFCFA7. Colors similar to Vitamin C include Dunn-Edwards Opalescent Coral, Dunn-Edwards Allspice, Valspar Orange Mousse. Vitamin C has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Vitamin C sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Vitamin C
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Opalescent Coral
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orange Mousse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apricot Chiffon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Something Sweet
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dunhill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mellow Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shrimp Toast
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vitamin C
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vitamin C
#FFCFA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D15C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vitamin C
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vitamin C 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 Vitamin C.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vitamin C — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vitamin C have?
Vitamin C by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Vitamin C from other brands?
The closest matches are Opalescent Coral by Dunn-Edwards (#FFD2A9), Allspice by Dunn-Edwards (#F8CDAA), Orange Mousse by Valspar (#FECD9F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Vitamin C?
Vitamin C has an LRV of 68.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Vitamin C's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.