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Behr Clam Chowder330C-3 · #F5DAAC · LRV 73

Clam Chowder reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 330C-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR CLAM CHOWDER
RGB 245, 218, 172LRV 73

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameClam Chowder
SKU330C-3
Hex#F5DAAC
RGB245, 218, 172
HSL38°, 78%, 82%
LRV73
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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About Behr Clam Chowder

At LRV 73, Clam Chowder is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Clam Chowder is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

17 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9663 · #F6DEB3 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 75
SW 6666 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 71
SW 6673 · #F5DEAF · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 75
SW 6659 · #F4D9B1 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 72

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2154-50 · #F5DAA9 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 70
164 · #F5DBB0 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 70
2159-50 · #F7DAAD · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 70
178 · #F1DBAA · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 69

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All yellow at Valspar →
T539 · #F8DEB2 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 75.5
3006-6B · #FCDCAB · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 74.6
T537 · #F9DCB4 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 74.6
V053-1 · #F1DFAF · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 74.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1204-4 · #FADBA8 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 74
PPG1106-2 · #F0D8A5 · ΔE 2 · LRV 70
PPG1209-3 · #F4DEAD · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 74
PPG1208-3 · #F3DEB6 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 75

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1204-4 · #FBDCA8 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 75
PPG1209-3 · #F5DEAE · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 75
PPG1106-2 · #F1D9A5 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 71
40YY 71/258 · #F1DDAE · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 71

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.45
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
113-2DB · #F3D8AA · ΔE 0.45 · LRV 71
211-2DB · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 71
212-2DB · #F5DEAF · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 75
114-2DB · #F4DFAE · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 75
HGSW 1157 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 71
HGSW 6666 · #F5D6A9 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 71
HGSW 1167 · #F5DEAF · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 75
HGSW 6673 · #F5DEAF · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 75

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5331 · #F7DFAF · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 70
DE5373 · #F8DCA3 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 69
DE5436 · #EFDBA7 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 66
DE5233 · #FFD9AA · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 69

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.77
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 68

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G4 · #EBD5AC · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 68
NO. 9902 · #E8D5A8 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 68
NO. 67 · #E9D8B4 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 70

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.06
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0910 · #F8DCAA · ΔE 1.06 · LRV 74
0903 · #F3D6A8 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 70
0924 · #F9DAA4 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 73
0868 · #EDDBAE · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 71

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0917 · #F2D6AA · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 68
0910 · #FADCA7 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 72
0903 · #F5D5A4 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 68
0868 · #EEDAAC · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 70

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.51
All yellow at Rodda →
CA128 · #F3D5AD · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 70
CA129 · #EECFA6 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 66
CA122 · #EAD7B7 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 69
CA127 · #F3DFC1 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 76

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-624 · #EBD5A8 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 68
C2-577 · #EFDBB2 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 72
C2-592 · #F3DEA8 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 74
C2-865 · #EADCBA · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 72

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 69

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.39
All yellow at Portola Paints →
PATISSERIE · #F4E2B9 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 77

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.12
All yellow at Kompozit →
0917 · #F2D6AA · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 70
0910 · #FADCA7 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 74
0903 · #F5D5A4 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 70
0868 · #EEDAAC · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 71

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Clam Chowder within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

UL180-19 · LRV 72
M270-3 · LRV 72
QE-26 · LRV 71
M280-3 · LRV 71
ICC-41 · LRV 73
BXC-31 · LRV 73

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F5DAAC in HSL space. Pair Clam Chowder with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F5DAAC + #ACC7F5
TRIADIC
#F5DAAC · #ACF5DA · #DAACF5
ANALOGOUS
#F5B6AC · #F5DAAC · #ECF5AC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.35:1fail
Sample text on black
15.51:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Clam Chowder Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Clam Chowder from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 330C-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clam Chowder

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Captivating Cream (SW 6659), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Captivating Cream swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clam Chowder

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Clam Chowder is Wheatfield (2159-50). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 73). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wheatfield and you'll get the same color. See the full Wheatfield swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Clam Chowder

Valspar's nearest match is Shoreline (3006-6B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 74.6 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Shoreline swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clam Chowder

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Doodle (PPG1204-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Doodle swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Glidden, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Fairest Of Gold (40YY 71/258) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fairest Of Gold swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clam Chowder

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Clam Chowder is Awakened (113-2DB). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Awakened and you'll get the same color. See the full Awakened swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clam Chowder

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Spring Nectar (HGSW 1157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Spring Nectar swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Tortilla (DE5436) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 66 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tortilla swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clam Chowder

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Lemony (JG-42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Lemony swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Templa White (NO. G4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templa White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clam Chowder

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Western Sky (0910), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 74 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Western Sky swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Shortcake (0868) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shortcake swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Rodda, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Butter (CA128) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butter swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Beehive (C2-577) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beehive swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Clam Chowder

Clare's nearest match is Lemonade (PNT100-MD-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Clam Chowder without repainting risk. See the full Lemonade swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Patisserie (PATISSERIE) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patisserie swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Clam Chowder

At Kompozit, the closest color to Clam Chowder is Shortcake (0868) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 71 vs 73) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shortcake swatch →

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