Ball of String DE6190 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F0E8D9, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angel Food from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0E8D9 · DE6190
Ball of String
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Ball of String in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ball of String in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBall of String
Nearly identical
PPGAngel Food
Angel Food
PPG
Nearly identical
Chenille Spread
Behr
Nearly identical
Antique White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shelled White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Collector's Item
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hint of Vanilla
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kiara
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ball of String
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ball of String
#F0E8D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ball of String
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ball of String 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 Ball of String.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ball of String — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ball of String have?
Ball of String 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 Ball of String in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ball of String from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ball of String are Angel Food by PPG (a near-identical match), Chenille Spread by Behr (a near-identical match), Parchment Paper by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ball of String'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 Ball of String?
Ball of String has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.2, 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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Why Ball of String's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.