Antique Paper DE6218 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F4F0E8, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearly Violet from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4F0E8 · DE6218
Antique Paper
87%LRV Value
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Antique Paper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Paper 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 Paper
Nearly identical
ValsparPearly Violet
Pearly Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shaved Coconut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen White
PPG
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Country Cotton
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Birched White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Arcade White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Feather
Behr
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Antique Paper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Paper
#F4F0E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Paper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Paper 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Antique Paper.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Paper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Paper have?
Antique Paper 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 Paper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Paper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Paper are Pearly Violet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shaved Coconut by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crisp Cotton by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique Paper'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 Paper?
Antique Paper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.4, 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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