Candle Light 099 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E1CD, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chafed Wheat from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F7E1CD · 099
Candle Light
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Candle Light Technical Profile
HEX Code#F7E1CD
RGB247, 225, 205
Estimated LRV78.0
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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Chafed Wheat
Vista Paint
#F6E1CF
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Pecan Sandie
PPG
#F4DECB
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Subtle Suede
Valspar
#F5E1CD
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Splendor
Behr
#F3DFCC
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Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
#F8E4D2
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Sandy Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#F9E2D0
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Chafed Wheat
Hirshfield's
#F6E0CF
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Vintage Thread
Kilz
#FCE3CF
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Corallite
Sherwin-Williams
#F0DFCD
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Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
#EFD6C7
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Colors That Work With Candle Light
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candle Light
#F7E1CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5C36D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candle Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candle Light 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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Candle Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candle Light have?
Candle Light 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 Candle Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candle Light are Chafed Wheat by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pecan Sandie by PPG (a close digital match), Coral Cloud by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Candle Light'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 Candle Light?
Candle Light has a estimated lightness value of 78.0, 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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