Wistful Beige 250A-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FCE9E2, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosy Tan from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FCE9E2 · 250A-2
Wistful Beige
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wistful Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCE9E2
RGB252, 233, 226
Estimated LRV84.5
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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Compare alternatives to Wistful Beige
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#FAE8E1
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Frosty Pink
Benjamin Moore
#FEEAE4
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Light Silver
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Champagne Pink
Valspar
#F9E4DD
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#FBEAE1
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Morning Blush
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#F9E8DF
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Colors That Work With Wistful Beige
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wistful Beige
#FCE9E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBB467
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wistful Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wistful Beige 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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Wistful Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wistful Beige have?
Wistful Beige 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 Wistful Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wistful Beige are Rosy Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Peach Breeze by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Frosty Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wistful Beige'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 Wistful Beige?
Wistful Beige has a estimated lightness value of 84.5, 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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