Translucent Silk DE5147 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE9E1, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosty Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE9E1 · DE5147
Translucent Silk
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Translucent Silk Technical Profile
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Translucent Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Translucent Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTranslucent Silk
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrosty Pink
Frosty Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sherry Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Shrimp
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Champagne Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Path of Petals
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Silver
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flamingo Peach
PPG
Very similar
Lotus Petal
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Taupe Pearls
Kilz
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Translucent Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Translucent Silk
#FFE9E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6BA5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Translucent Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Translucent Silk 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 Translucent Silk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Translucent Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Translucent Silk have?
Translucent Silk 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 Translucent Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Translucent Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Translucent Silk are Frosty Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sherry Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Wistful Beige by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Translucent Silk'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 Translucent Silk?
Translucent Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.0, 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 Translucent Silk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.