Pale Beach DE6199 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6C5A9, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Country from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C5A9 · DE6199
Pale Beach
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Beach Technical Profile
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Pale Beach in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Beach in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPale Beach
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGarden Country
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shorebird
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Whispering Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Sand Beach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Beach
#D6C5A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Beach 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 Pale Beach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Beach have?
Pale Beach 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 Pale Beach in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Beach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Beach are Garden Country by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shorebird by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), New Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Beach'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 Pale Beach?
Pale Beach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, 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 Pale Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.