Writing Paper S310-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F4ECD4, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vanilla Custard from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F4ECD4 · S310-1
Writing Paper
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Writing Paper Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4ECD4
RGB244, 236, 212
Estimated LRV80.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vanilla Custard
PPG
#F4ECD5
Close digital match
Woodmont Cream
Benjamin Moore
#F4ECD5
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Pale Ivory
Vista Paint
#F3ECD4
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Apple Sauce
Hirshfield's
#F4EBD2
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Saffron Ivory
Valspar
#F9F1D8
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Wax Wing
Dunn-Edwards
#F6ECD6
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Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E9CF
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Colors That Work With Writing Paper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Writing Paper
#F4ECD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABBD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Writing Paper
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Writing Paper Room Palettes
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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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Writing Paper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Writing Paper have?
Writing Paper by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Writing Paper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Writing Paper are Vanilla Custard by PPG (a close digital match), Woodmont Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pale Ivory by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Writing Paper'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 Writing Paper?
Writing Paper has a estimated lightness value of 80.0, 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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