Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fresh Nectar |
| SKU | BIC-14 |
| Hex | #DCA26A |
| RGB | 220, 162, 106 |
| HSL | 29°, 62%, 64% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Fresh Nectar
Fresh Nectar sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fresh Nectar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fresh Nectar within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DCA26A in HSL space. Pair Fresh Nectar with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Fresh Nectar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh Nectar 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 BIC-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fresh Nectar is Harvest Gold (SW 2858). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Harvest Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fresh Nectar is Soft Pumpkin (2166-40) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Pumpkin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
The closest Valspar equivalent of Fresh Nectar is Frankincense (3002-5C). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.8 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Frankincense and you'll get the same color. See the full Frankincense swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
Glidden has no exact twin of Fresh Nectar. The nearest is Caramelized Orange (80YR 39/347) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramelized Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fresh Nectar is Butterscotch Drop (214-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Drop swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fresh Nectar is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Fresh Nectar is Western Sunrise (DET469). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Western Sunrise and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Sunrise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spice Cookie (0996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Nectar without repainting risk. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
Hirshfield's's nearest match is India Trade (H0015), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Nectar without repainting risk. See the full India Trade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
Rodda has no exact twin of Fresh Nectar. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
C2 Paint's nearest match is Delicata (C2-558), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Nectar without repainting risk. See the full Delicata swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Nectar
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fresh Nectar is Spice Cookie (0996) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →