Sweet Nectar 156 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FEE1B6, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galleta from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FEE1B6 · 156
Sweet Nectar
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Nectar Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEE1B6
RGB254, 225, 182
Estimated LRV74.2
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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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 →
Galleta
Behr
#FFE2B7
Close digital match
Venetian Stucco
PPG
#FEE2B8
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Light Honey
Kilz
#FDE2B4
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Peach Smoothie
Dunn-Edwards
#FFE5BD
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Hinoki
Sherwin-Williams
#F8DDB7
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Liveliness
Vista Paint
#FDDEB7
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Lace
Dutch Boy
#FDDDAC
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Shoreline
Valspar
#F8DEB0
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Soleil
Hirshfield's
#F6DEB6
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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#F4DEA8
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Colors That Work With Sweet Nectar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Nectar
#FEE1B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9D55D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Nectar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Nectar 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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Sweet Nectar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Nectar have?
Sweet Nectar by Benjamin Moore 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 Sweet Nectar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Nectar are Galleta by Behr (a close digital match), Cookie by Behr (a close digital match), Venetian Stucco by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Nectar'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 Sweet Nectar?
Sweet Nectar has a estimated lightness value of 74.2, 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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Why Sweet Nectar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.