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Behr Polar Bear

YL-W15 · #F5F3EB · LRV 89.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Dove's Wing is a 99% match

Polar Bear (YL-W15) is a warm white from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 89.5 (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 Dunn-Edwards Dove's Wing (99% match).

Compare Polar Bear with other brands

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LRV

89.5 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

YL-W15

HEX

#F5F3EB

RGB

245, 243, 235

HSL

48°, 33%, 94%

Family

Whites

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Polar Bear FAQ

What undertone does Polar Bear have?

Polar Bear is a warm white with a subtle 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 Polar Bear?

Polar Bear has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 89.5 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 Polar Bear in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Dove's Wing (DE6267), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: White Gallery (HGSW4002), 99%; Valspar: Ivory Keys (8007-4A), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Gardenia (AF-10), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: White Snow (SW 9541), 98%; Glidden: Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1), 98%; PPG: Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White (No. 239), 96%. 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 Polar Bear?

The HEX code of Polar Bear (YL-W15) is #F5F3EB, RGB 245, 243, 235. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.