Ref. #DACBA7 · DE6185
Light Aspiration
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Aspiration Technical Profile
What color is Light Aspiration? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DACBA7. Colors similar to Light Aspiration include Hirshfield's Gabriel's Light, PPG Baked Bread, Benjamin Moore Pittsfield Buff. Light Aspiration has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Light Aspiration sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Light Aspiration
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gabriel's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baked Bread
PPG
Nearly identical
Pittsfield Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Oak
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Aspiration
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Aspiration
#DACBA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Aspiration
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Aspiration 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 Light Aspiration.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Aspiration — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Aspiration have?
Light Aspiration by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Light Aspiration from other brands?
The closest matches are Gabriel's Light by Hirshfield's (#DACCA8), Baked Bread by PPG (#DACBA9), Pittsfield Buff by Benjamin Moore (#DECDA8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Light Aspiration?
Light Aspiration has an LRV of 60.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Aspiration's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.