Candle Light 099 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E1CD, 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.
Ref. #F7E1CD · 099
Candle Light
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Candle Light Technical Profile
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Candle Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candle Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCandle Light
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChafed Wheat
Chafed Wheat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pecan Sandie
PPG
Nearly identical
Subtle Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Splendor
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sandy Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chafed Wheat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vintage Thread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Corallite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candle Light
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Candle Light.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Candle Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candle Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candle Light are Chafed Wheat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pecan Sandie by PPG (a near-identical match), Coral Cloud by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Candle Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.