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Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3

Wheat Bread

Behr

720C-3

About Wheat Bread by Behr

Brightness: 55.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cdc4b7

RGB: 205, 196, 183

Hue36°

Saturation18%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Wheat Bread from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Wheat Bread looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Wheat Bread 720C-3 a warm or cool color?
Wheat Bread by Behr is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Wheat Bread?
Wheat Bread sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 36°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Wheat Bread?
Brightness is about 56%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 36°. The hex value is #cdc4b7. The RGB value is 205, 196, 183.
Is Wheat Bread better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Wheat Bread has brightness around 56%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Wheat Bread?
You can match Wheat Bread with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Wheat Bread work best in a home?
Wheat Bread works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Wheat Bread compare to a pure white paint?
Wheat Bread is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Wheat Bread in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Wheat Bread in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Wheat Bread. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Wheat Bread. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.