Light Aspiration DE6185 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DACBA7, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gabriel's Light from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DACBA7 · DE6185
Light Aspiration
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Aspiration Technical Profile
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Light Aspiration in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Aspiration in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLight Aspiration
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGabriel's Light
Gabriel's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baked Bread
PPG
Nearly identical
Pittsfield Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eccentric Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Welcome Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Aspiration in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Aspiration from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Aspiration are Gabriel's Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Baked Bread by PPG (a near-identical match), Pittsfield Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Aspiration'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 Light Aspiration?
Light Aspiration has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Light Aspiration's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.