Natural Beech 253 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EFE6C8, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is YL-W6 from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE6C8 · 253
Natural Beech
75%LRV Value
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Natural Beech Technical Profile
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Natural Beech in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural Beech in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNatural Beech
Nearly identical
BehrYL-W6
YL-W6
Behr
Nearly identical
Sphere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soleil
PPG
Nearly identical
Sphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sparkler White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spirited
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Natural Beech
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Beech
#EFE6C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Beech
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Beech 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Natural Beech.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Beech — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Beech have?
Natural Beech by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Beech in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Beech from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Beech are YL-W6 by Behr (a near-identical match), Navajo White by Behr (a near-identical match), Sphere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural Beech'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 Natural Beech?
Natural Beech has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Natural Beech's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.