Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mac N Cheese |
| SKU | M260-5 |
| Hex | #E8AD5F |
| RGB | 232, 173, 95 |
| HSL | 34°, 75%, 64% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Mac N Cheese
Mac N Cheese sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Mac N Cheese 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mac N Cheese 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 #E8AD5F in HSL space. Pair Mac N Cheese 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 Mac N Cheese Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mac N Cheese 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 M260-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mac N Cheese is Yarrow (SW 6669). 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 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Yarrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Yarrow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Natural (ES-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mac N Cheese without repainting risk. See the full Natural swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
Valspar's nearest match is Gilt Trip (V052-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46.3 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mac N Cheese without repainting risk. See the full Gilt Trip swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Goldfish (PPG1203-6) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldfish swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At Glidden, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Wood Thrush Gold (10YY 45/419) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wood Thrush Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mac N Cheese is From Concentrate (211-5DB). 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 48 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order From Concentrate and you'll get the same color. See the full From Concentrate swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mac N Cheese is Amelia's Wings (HGSW 1153). 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 48 vs 48). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Amelia's Wings and you'll get the same color. See the full Amelia's Wings swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Antique Brass (DE5285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mac N Cheese without repainting risk. See the full Antique Brass swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Mac N Cheese. The nearest is Cottage Feel (JG-40) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Lemon Poppy (0927) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Lemon Poppy (0927) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
C2 Paint's nearest match is Amontillado (C2-589), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mac N Cheese without repainting risk. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Arles (ARLES), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mac N Cheese without repainting risk. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mac N Cheese
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mac N Cheese is Lemon Poppy (0927) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →