Pale Wheat DE6106 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCF0E5, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Kissed Peach from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF0E5 · DE6106
Pale Wheat
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pale Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Wheat 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 Wheat
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSun Kissed Peach
Sun Kissed Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Albino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Champagne Flute
Behr
Nearly identical
Family Heirloom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Albino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bora Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
White Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Apricot Fluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Wheat
#FCF0E5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC768
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Wheat 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 Wheat.
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 Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Wheat have?
Pale Wheat 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 Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Wheat are Sun Kissed Peach by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fondant by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Wheat'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 Wheat?
Pale Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.7, 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 Pale Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.