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Antique China

93%LRV Value
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Antique China DE5490 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FDF6E7, LRV 93 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Coconut Milk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Antique China Technical Profile

HEX Code#FDF6E7
RGB253, 246, 231
LRV92.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Antique China in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Antique China in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsAntique China
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Coconut Milk

Sweet Coconut Milk

Behr

Nearly identical

Cream Froth

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Whiskers

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Abstract White

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pointing

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Cream

RAL

Nearly identical

Abel

Valspar

Nearly identical

Roman Column

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Aged Marble

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Arizona White

PPG

Nearly identical

Mayo

Kilz

Nearly identical

Air .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Antique China

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Antique China

#FDF6E7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BACD65

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Antique China

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Historic Cream

Complement

Frosty Morning

Antique China Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

This Color

Accent

Bay Leaf

Pop

Sweet Potato

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Green Mirror

Trim

This Color

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

This Color

Accent

English River

Pop

Beautiful Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Antique China.

Sweet Frosting

Dunn-Edwards · DE5189

#FFF8E4

Magnolia

Dunn-Edwards · DEW322

#FFF9E4

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

Beaming Sun

Dunn-Edwards · DE5218

#FFF8DF

Sugar Glaze

Dunn-Edwards · DE5252

#FFF0E1

White Crest

Dunn-Edwards · DEW357

#F9F8EF

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

Quiet Veranda

Behr · 350F-4

#EDD6A5

Apple Turnover

Behr · M250-3

#EBBF91

Antique China — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Antique China have?
Antique China by Dunn-Edwards 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 Antique China in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique China from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique China are Sweet Coconut Milk by Behr (a near-identical match), Cream Froth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spice Delight by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique China'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 Antique China?
Antique China has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 92.6, 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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