# Behr Garbanzo Paste

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garbanzo-paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garbanzo-paste)

Behr Garbanzo Paste M290-4 is a light, sun-warmed golden beige with a clear yellow-orange cast. Its mid-light value keeps it bright enough for larger walls, while the earthy depth prevents it from reading like a pale cream. In strong daylight, Garbanzo Paste can show more of its golden warmth; softer evening light tends to make it look more muted and honeyed. It suits kitchens, dining rooms, and living areas with natural oak, woven fibers, terracotta, or aged brass details. Pair it with soft off-whites, warm clay tones, or deep olive accents for contrast that feels grounded rather than sharp.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Garbanzo Paste
- **Color code:** M290-4
- **HEX:** #eec684
- **RGB:** 238, 198, 132
- **LRV:** 59.26%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 37° Saturation: 44.54% Value: 93.33%
- **HSL:** hsl(37, 76, 73)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.81 Yellow: 44.54 Key: 6.67
- **YIQ:** Y: 202.436 I: 45.045 Q: -12.078
- **XYZ:** X: 59.62 Y: 60.234 Z: 30.31
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.965 a:5.747 b:38.318
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.965 u:30.272 v:48.981
- **Decimal:** 15648388
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.611, 1.304, 31.173

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Beacon Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beacon-yellow)
- [Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-york-harbor-yellow-2154-40)
- [Behr Charismatic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charismatic)
- [Benjamin Moore Moir Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moir-gold-cw-280)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-yellow-sw-0030)
- [Sherwin Williams Afterglow](https://plan-home.com/color/afterglow-sw-6667)
- [Valspar US Buttered Up](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-buttered-up)
- [Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beverly-hills-180)
- [Behr Celebration](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-celebration)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Sun Salutation](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-salutation-sw-9664)
- [Behr Jackfruit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jackfruit)
- [Benjamin Moore Goldfinch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-goldfinch-187)
- [Sherwin Williams White Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/white-raisin-sw-7685)
- [Valspar US Veranda Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-veranda-yellow)
- [Valspar US Delightful Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-delightful-moon)
- [Valspar US Oats and Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-oats-and-honey)
- [Valspar US Halcyon Days](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-halcyon-days)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Spinning Silk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spinning-silk)
- [Behr Sumatra](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sumatra)
- [Behr Polished Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polished-pearl)
- [Behr Calla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-calla)
- [Behr Cream Custard](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cream-custard)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Luscious Lemon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-luscious-lemon)
- [Behr Sunburst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunburst)
- [Behr Midsummer Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midsummer-gold)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Bering Wave](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bering-wave)
- [Behr Distant Shore](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-distant-shore)
- [Behr Shasta Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shasta-lake)
- [Behr Sky'S The Limit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-skys-the-limit)
- [Behr Expressionism](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-expressionism)
- [Behr Blue Me Away](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-me-away)
- [Behr Alpha Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alpha-blue)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.