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Celtic Linen

80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Celtic Linen Technical Profile

HEX Code#F5E5CE
RGB245, 229, 206
LRV79.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Morning Sun

Complement

Sweet Lavender

Celtic Linen Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Peppered Moss

Pop

Sweet Potato

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

Bellflower

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Deep Lagoon

Pop

Beautiful Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cotton Club

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Jefferson Cream

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Dry Dune

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Baja White

Dunn-Edwards · DEC722

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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.

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Atrium White

Benjamin Moore · PM-13

#F2EFE8

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

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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