Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is a versatile and reflective paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 18 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#cdc4b7
LRV
56.00
Wheat Bread in Real Rooms
Wheat Bread has a high LRV of 56 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
9 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Wheat Bread creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room walls in Wheat Bread bring warmth and continuity to an inviting space.
@refreshedandrefurbishedmb
3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Wheat Bread and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom vanity wall in Wheat Bread brings earthy warmth to this spa-like space.
@refreshedandrefurbishedmb
Walls in Wheat Bread establish a boho-inspired, tranquil feeling in this bathroom.
@refreshedandrefurbishedmb
The bathroom's Wheat Bread palette creates a warm, restful environment for self-care.
@manuelaamiller
2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Wheat Bread reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls painted Wheat Bread foster a calm, nurturing space for children.
@annaloreilly
Soft walls in Wheat Bread provide a gentle, comforting backdrop for this bedroom.
@makell.creates
4 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Wheat Bread provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Painted door in Wheat Bread creates a warm, inviting entrance to this space.
@hornhomedesign
This wooden door showcases the warm neutral tones of Wheat Bread beautifully.
@hornhomedesign
A solid Wheat Bread door provides classic appeal against soft surrounding walls.
@hornhomedesign
Nursery walls painted in soft Wheat Bread establish a calm, soothing environment.
@chelskivi
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 56), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 56 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 56 vs 31, Wheat Bread is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 56 vs 22, Wheat Bread is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 15, Wheat Bread is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 9, Wheat Bread is decisively the brighter choice.