Water Chestnut BXC-14 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F7EED9, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Haze Light from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F7EED9 · BXC-14
Water Chestnut
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Water Chestnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7EED9
RGB247, 238, 217
Estimated LRV83.0
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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Summer Haze Light
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#F8EED9
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#F9EFD9
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Wax Wing
Dunn-Edwards
#F6ECD6
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Canvas
Benjamin Moore
#F4ECD7
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Casa Blanca
Hirshfield's
#F4ECD8
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
#F8EEDB
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Ivory Lace
Valspar
#F1E8D4
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Cream
RAL
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Colors That Work With Water Chestnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Water Chestnut
#F7EED9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C171
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Water Chestnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Water Chestnut 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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Water Chestnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Water Chestnut have?
Water Chestnut 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 Water Chestnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Water Chestnut are Summer Haze Light by PPG (a close digital match), Christi Cream by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Magnolia Bloom by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Water Chestnut'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 Water Chestnut?
Water Chestnut has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Water Chestnut's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.