Serendipity AF-205 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DAB192, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blonde Lace from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAB192 · AF-205
Serendipity
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Serendipity Technical Profile
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Serendipity in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serendipity in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSerendipity
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBlonde Lace
Blonde Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset Cove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Vanilla Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Feline Frolic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Amber
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Frost
PPG
Very similar
Summer Melon
Kilz
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serendipity
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serendipity
#DAB192
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B37B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serendipity
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serendipity 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 Serendipity.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serendipity — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serendipity have?
Serendipity by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Serendipity in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serendipity from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serendipity are Blonde Lace by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunset Cove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Apricot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serendipity'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 Serendipity?
Serendipity has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Serendipity's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.