Milkweed DEC762 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9ECD1, 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.
Ref. #F9ECD1 · DEC762
Milkweed
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Milkweed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMilkweed
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sQueenly Laugh
Queenly Laugh
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lunaria
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Pie
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rave Rachel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Veranda Ivory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Magnolia Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkweed
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
Pure 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
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 Milkweed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkweed have?
Milkweed 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 Milkweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkweed are Queenly Laugh by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lunaria by Behr (a near-identical match), Nice Cream by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.