Wild Wheat PMD-96 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E4BC74, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deserted Path from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E4BC74 · PMD-96
Wild Wheat
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wild Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4BC74
RGB228, 188, 116
Estimated LRV53.7
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Deserted Path
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#E7BF7B
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West Warwick
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#E8BB73
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#DCB771
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Afternoon Stroll
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#DFB674
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Colors That Work With Wild Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Wheat
#E4BC74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6C270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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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Wild Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Wheat have?
Wild Wheat 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 Wild Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Wheat are Deserted Path by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), West Warwick by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dorset Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wild 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 Wild Wheat?
Wild Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 53.7, 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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