Dainty Lace MQ3-11 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DCCCB7, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Joa's White from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCCCB7 · MQ3-11
Dainty Lace
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dainty Lace Technical Profile
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Dainty Lace in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dainty Lace in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDainty Lace
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallJoa's White
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chalkware
PPG
Nearly identical
Carlisle Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Irish Coffee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Maple Pecan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Softer Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aged Parchment
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quicksand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Westwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dainty Lace
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dainty Lace
#DCCCB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dainty Lace
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dainty Lace 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dainty Lace.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dainty Lace — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dainty Lace have?
Dainty Lace by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dainty Lace in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dainty Lace from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dainty Lace are Joa's White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Chalkware by PPG (a near-identical match), Sourdough by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dainty Lace'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 Dainty Lace?
Dainty Lace has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dainty Lace's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.