Fondant AF-255 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9EEE4, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpaca Wool from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EEE4 · AF-255
Fondant
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fondant Technical Profile
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Fondant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fondant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFondant
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAlpaca Wool
Alpaca Wool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Champagne Flute
Behr
Nearly identical
Family Heirloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pinky
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Albino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Apricot Fluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bora Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Fondant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fondant
#F9EEE4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0BE72
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fondant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fondant 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 Fondant.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fondant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fondant have?
Fondant 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 Fondant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fondant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fondant are Alpaca Wool by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Champagne Flute by Behr (a near-identical match), Family Heirloom by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fondant'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 Fondant?
Fondant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fondant's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.