Aura 169 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8E8C6, 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.
Ref. #F8E8C6 · 169
Aura
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Aura in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aura in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAura
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWashed in Light
Washed in Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Sunshine
Behr
Nearly identical
Melted Wax
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sausalito
PPG
Nearly identical
Washed in Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Perfect Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aura
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aura in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aura from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aura are Washed in Light by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Sunshine by Behr (a near-identical match), Lightweight Beige by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Aura's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.