Celtic Linen DEC744 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5E5CE, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Cream from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E5CE · DEC744
Celtic Linen
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Celtic Linen Technical Profile
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Celtic Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Celtic Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCeltic Linen
Nearly identical
ValsparAlmond Cream
Almond Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pebble Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Clamshell White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Durango Dust
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pita Bread
PPG
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Celtic Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Celtic Linen
#F5E5CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Celtic Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Celtic Linen 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Celtic Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Celtic Linen have?
Celtic Linen 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 Celtic Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Celtic Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Celtic Linen are Almond Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pebble Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Mannequin Cream by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Celtic Linen'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 Celtic Linen?
Celtic Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.9, 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 Celtic Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.