Lychee AF-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6EDDD, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modern Ivory from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6EDDD · AF-40
Lychee
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lychee Technical Profile
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Lychee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lychee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLychee
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsModern Ivory
Modern Ivory
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kiara
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kiara
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shell White
PPG
Nearly identical
Vanilla Delight
Behr
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Linen
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grow
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lychee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lychee
#F6EDDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lychee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lychee 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 Lychee.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lychee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lychee have?
Lychee 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 Lychee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lychee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lychee are Modern Ivory by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Kiara by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Kiara by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lychee'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 Lychee?
Lychee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.3, 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
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 Lychee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.