Aura 169 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8E8C6, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Washed in Light from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F8E8C6 · 169
Aura
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aura Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E8C6
RGB248, 232, 198
Estimated LRV77.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Aura
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Washed in Light
Vista Paint
#F8E8C7
Close digital match
Summer Sunshine
Behr
#F7E8C7
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Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
#F6E6C5
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Cream Cake
Valspar
#F4E4C2
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Sausalito
PPG
#F4E5C5
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Washed in Light
Hirshfield's
#FAE8C8
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Perfect Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F4E3BD
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
#F8E4C2
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Colors That Work With Aura
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aura
#F8E8C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aura
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aura 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aura.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aura — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aura have?
Aura by Benjamin Moore 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 Aura from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aura are Washed in Light by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Summer Sunshine by Behr (a close digital match), Lightweight Beige by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aura'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 Aura?
Aura has a estimated lightness value of 77.5, 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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