Winter Wheat PMD-50 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BDA178, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Season Finale from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BDA178 · PMD-50
Winter Wheat
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Winter Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDA178
RGB189, 161, 120
Estimated LRV37.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Winter Wheat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Wheat
#BDA178
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter 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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Winter Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Wheat have?
Winter 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 Winter Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Wheat are Season Finale by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Season Finale by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Applesauce Cake by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Winter 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 Winter Wheat?
Winter Wheat has a estimated lightness value of 37.7, 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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