Wheat Bread 720C-3 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CDC5BA, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Worldly Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDC5BA · 720C-3
Wheat Bread
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wheat Bread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Bread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWheat Bread
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWorldly Gray
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fossil Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Centuryed Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alphano Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Buried In Sand
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wet Concrete
Valspar
Nearly identical
Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Bread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Bread
#CDC5BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Bread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Bread 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 Wheat Bread.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wheat Bread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Bread have?
Wheat Bread by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wheat Bread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Bread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Bread are Worldly Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sheepskin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sheepskin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wheat Bread'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 Wheat Bread?
Wheat Bread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Bread's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.