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Behr Macaw320B-7 · #FFB90F · LRV 56

Macaw reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 320B-7 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR MACAW
RGB 255, 185, 15LRV 56

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameMacaw
SKU320B-7
Hex#FFB90F
RGB255, 185, 15
HSL42°, 100%, 53%
LRV56
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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About Behr Macaw

At LRV 56, Macaw 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.

Macaw 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

11 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 0.52
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6905 · #FDB702 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 55
SW 6906 · #FFC401 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 61
SW 6903 · #FFC723 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 63

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.61
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2019-20 · #FFB700 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 55
2020-20 · #FFB600 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 53
2021-10 · #FFBD00 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 58
2018-30 · #FFB229 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 52

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.35
All yellow at Valspar →
3010-2 · #FFB801 · ΔE 0.35 · LRV 58.8
3003-1A · #FFB701 · ΔE 0.61 · LRV 56.7
3004-1A · #FFBD27 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 58.3
V016-3 · #FFBD15 · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 60

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1205-7 · #FFBC35 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 57
PPG1206-7 · #FFC532 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 61
PPG1211-7 · #FFC843 · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 63

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1205-7 · #FFBC35 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 57
PPG1206-7 · #FFC632 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 62
PPG1211-7 · #FFC943 · ΔE 5 · LRV 63

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.52
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
113-6DB · #FDB702 · ΔE 0.52 · LRV 55
116-7DB · #FEBF01 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 58
113-7DB · #F8AC1D · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 50
HGSW 1171 · #FFC723 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 63
HGSW 6903 · #FFC723 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DEA118 · #F9B500 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 50
DE5349 · #F9B82B · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 51
DE5314 · #FFBD31 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 56
DEA121 · #F5BC1D · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0949 · #FFB404 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 56
0955 · #FFB626 · ΔE 2 · LRV 55
0954 · #FFC237 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 61
0858 · #FFC200 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 62

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0954 · #FFBF2B · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 57
0830 · #F5B72E · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 50
0858 · #FFBF00 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 57
0941 · #FBB736 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 52

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All yellow at Kompozit →
0954 · #FFBF2B · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 59
0830 · #F5B72E · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 53
0858 · #FFBF00 · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 59
0941 · #FBB736 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 55

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

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

P290-7 · LRV 56
340B-7 · LRV 55
360B-7 · LRV 57
310B-6 · LRV 56
HDC-MD-02A · LRV 55
P280-6 · LRV 55

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #FFB90F in HSL space. Pair Macaw with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FFB90F + #0F55FF
TRIADIC
#FFB90F · #0FFFB9 · #B90FFF
ANALOGOUS
#FF410F · #FFB90F · #CDFF0F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.72:1fail
Sample text on black
12.2:1AAA

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

Behr Macaw Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Macaw 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 320B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Macaw

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Macaw is Goldfinch (SW 6905). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 56). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Goldfinch and you'll get the same color. See the full Goldfinch swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Macaw

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Macaw is Golden Nugget (2019-20). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 56). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Golden Nugget and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Nugget swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Macaw

The closest Valspar equivalent of Macaw is Sunspark (3010-2). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 58.8 vs 56). If Valspar is your counter, order Sunspark and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunspark swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Macaw

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macaw without repainting risk. See the full Fall Gold swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Macaw

Glidden's nearest match is Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macaw without repainting risk. See the full Fall Gold swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Macaw

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Macaw is Sweet As Honey (113-6DB). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 56). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sweet As Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet As Honey swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Macaw

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Macaw. The nearest is Geometric Yellow (HGSW 1171) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 63 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Geometric Yellow swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Macaw

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vibrant Honey (DE5314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 56 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macaw without repainting risk. See the full Vibrant Honey swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Macaw

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Macaw is Lemon Whisper (0955) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Whisper swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Macaw

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mac N Cheese (0954), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 57 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macaw without repainting risk. See the full Mac N Cheese swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Macaw

Kompozit's nearest match is Mac N Cheese (0954), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macaw without repainting risk. See the full Mac N Cheese swatch →

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