Shortbread DE6134 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5E6D3, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Belleek from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F5E6D3 · DE6134
Shortbread
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shortbread Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5E6D3
RGB245, 230, 211
Estimated LRV80.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Shortbread
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Belleek
PPG
#F4E5D2
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Onyx White
Benjamin Moore
#F3E4D1
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Nougat
Valspar
#F3E4D1
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Eggwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F3E5D2
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Ivory Tassel
Vista Paint
#F6E8D5
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Light Hearted
Dutch Boy
#F8E8D4
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Pastel Day
Hirshfield's
#F7E6D2
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Biloxi
Behr
#F7E7D5
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Ancestral
Kilz
#F4E3CF
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Tallow
Farrow & Ball
#FDEDD7
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Colors That Work With Shortbread
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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
Digital 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
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Shortbread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shortbread have?
Shortbread 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 Shortbread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shortbread are Belleek by PPG (a close digital match), Onyx White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nougat by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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