Shortbread DE6134 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5E6D3, LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Belleek from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E6D3 · DE6134
Shortbread
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Shortbread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shortbread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsShortbread
Nearly identical
PPGBelleek
Belleek
PPG
Nearly identical
Onyx White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nougat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ivory Tassel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Hearted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Biloxi
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancestral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shortbread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shortbread
#F5E6D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shortbread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shortbread 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 Shortbread.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shortbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shortbread have?
Shortbread 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 Shortbread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shortbread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shortbread are Belleek by PPG (a near-identical match), Onyx White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nougat by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shortbread'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 Shortbread?
Shortbread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shortbread's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.