Sweet Pastel (MQ3-39) is a light beige from Behr with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 62.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Careless Whispers (97% match).

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LRV

62.5 · Light

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ3-39

HEX

#EDC8B1

RGB

237, 200, 177

HSL

23°, 63%, 81%

Family

Beiges

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Sweet Pastel FAQ

What undertone does Sweet Pastel have?

Sweet Pastel is a light beige with a strong peach 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 Sweet Pastel?

Sweet Pastel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 62.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Sweet Pastel in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Careless Whispers (1214), 97%; PPG: Tantalizing Tan (PPG1070-3), 96%; Glidden: BEACH VIBES (PPG1070-3), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Cashew Nut (DE5261), 96%; Valspar: Special Peach (2004-6B), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sweet Orange (SW 6351), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sweet Orange (HGSW6351), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster (No. 231), 87%. 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 Sweet Pastel?

The HEX code of Sweet Pastel (MQ3-39) is #EDC8B1, RGB 237, 200, 177. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.