Milkweed DEC762 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9ECD1, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Queenly Laugh from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9ECD1 · DEC762
Milkweed
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Milkweed Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9ECD1
RGB249, 236, 209
Estimated LRV84.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Queenly Laugh
Hirshfield's
#F9ECD0
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Lunaria
Behr
#F8EBD1
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Peach Pie
Benjamin Moore
#F9ECD3
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Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
#F9EDD4
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Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E9CF
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Veranda Ivory
Valspar
#F8EDD4
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Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
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Magnolia Blossom
PPG
#F4E7CE
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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Create .01
Colorhouse
#F8E7C9
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Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
#F9ECD7
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Colors That Work With Milkweed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkweed
#F9ECD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C86A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkweed Room Palettes
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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
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Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Queenly Laugh by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lunaria by Behr (a close digital match), Nice Cream by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Milkweed'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 Milkweed?
Milkweed has a estimated lightness value of 84.7, 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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