Wax Poetic DET651 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1E6CC, estimated LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Irresistible from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F1E6CC · DET651
Wax Poetic
80%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wax Poetic Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1E6CC
RGB241, 230, 204
Estimated LRV79.7
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 Wax Poetic
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore
#F2E7CC
Close digital match
Rice Cake
PPG
#F1E7CE
Close digital match
New Harvest Moon
Behr
#EFE5CC
Close digital match
Barely Dawn
Vista Paint
#F0E6CB
Close digital match
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
#F4E9CE
Close digital match
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E9CF
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Ivory Parchment
Hirshfield's
#EFE3CA
Close digital match
Crafted White
Valspar
#EDE2C9
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New White
Farrow & Ball
#F5E8D0
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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#ECE6D1
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Colors That Work With Wax Poetic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wax Poetic
#F1E6CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBC76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wax Poetic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wax Poetic 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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Wax Poetic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wax Poetic have?
Wax Poetic 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 Wax Poetic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wax Poetic are Simply Irresistible by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rice Cake by PPG (a close digital match), New Harvest Moon by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Wax Poetic'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 Wax Poetic?
Wax Poetic has a estimated lightness value of 79.7, 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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