Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | September Sun |
| SKU | QE-19 |
| Hex | #FCD5A2 |
| RGB | 252, 213, 162 |
| HSL | 34°, 94%, 81% |
| LRV | 71 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr September Sun
At LRV 71, September Sun 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.
September Sun 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
15 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to September Sun 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 #FCD5A2 in HSL space. Pair September Sun 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 September Sun Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching September Sun 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 QE-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of September Sun
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to September Sun is Enjoyable Yellow (SW 6666) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enjoyable Yellow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of September Sun
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of September Sun is Pineapple Orange (158). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 71). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pineapple Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Pineapple Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of September Sun
At Valspar, the closest color to September Sun is Tangerine Silk (V049-2) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangerine Silk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of September Sun
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to September Sun is Doodle (PPG1204-4) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doodle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of September Sun
At Glidden, the closest color to September Sun is Ginger Peachy (22YY 71/347) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Peachy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of September Sun
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of September Sun is Lil' Bit Orange (112-3DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Lil' Bit Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Lil' Bit Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of September Sun
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to September Sun is Spring Nectar (HGSW 1157) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Nectar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of September Sun
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of September Sun is Fresh Apricot (DE5192). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Fresh Apricot and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Apricot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of September Sun
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to September Sun is Lemony (JG-42) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemony swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of September Sun
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Endearment (0967), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for September Sun without repainting risk. See the full Endearment swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of September Sun
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to September Sun is Southern Breeze (0980) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southern Breeze swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of September Sun
At Rodda, the closest color to September Sun is Butter (CA128) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 70 vs 71) 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 September Sun
C2 Paint has no exact twin of September Sun. The nearest is Labrador (C2-561) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 68 vs 71). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Labrador swatch →
Clare Equivalent of September Sun
Clare has no exact twin of September Sun. The nearest is Lemonade (PNT100-MD-22) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 71). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemonade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of September Sun
At Kompozit, the closest color to September Sun is Southern Breeze (0980) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 71) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southern Breeze swatch →