Candlewick HDC-CT-03 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F8E4C2, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Light from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F8E4C2 · HDC-CT-03
Candlewick
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Candlewick Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E4C2
RGB248, 228, 194
Estimated LRV79.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Candlewick
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Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
#F8E4C2
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Ivory Oats
Dunn-Edwards
#F9E4C1
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Cookie Dough
Benjamin Moore
#F7E4C4
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Evening Sun
Valspar
#FBE7C6
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Rotunda Gold
Vista Paint
#F4E0BE
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Autumn Child
Hirshfield's
#FBE6C1
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Walnut Cream
Kilz
#F7E3C4
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Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
#FBE5C4
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Peachy Cream
PPG
#F6E3C5
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Colors That Work With Candlewick
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candlewick
#F8E4C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDCA68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candlewick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candlewick Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Candlewick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candlewick have?
Candlewick by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Candlewick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candlewick are Tea Light by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ivory Oats by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cookie Dough by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Candlewick's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Candlewick?
Candlewick has a estimated lightness value of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candlewick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.