Sumatra (M300-1) is a light beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 81.7 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is PPG Maiden Hair (99% match).
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LRV
81.7 · Very light
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
M300-1
HEX
#F6E8CC
RGB
246, 232, 204
HSL
40°, 70%, 88%
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Sumatra FAQ
What undertone does Sumatra have?
Sumatra is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Sumatra?
Sumatra has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.
What is the closest match to Sumatra in other brands?
PPG: Maiden Hair (PPG1106-1), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Kansas Grain (2160-60), 98%; Glidden: Magnolia Spray (PPG1089-2), 98%; Valspar: Lantern (T550), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Marble Dust (DE6156), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vanillin (HGSW6371), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Sumatra?
The HEX code of Sumatra (M300-1) is #F6E8CC, RGB 246, 232, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.