Wax Poetic DET651 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1E6CC, 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.
Ref. #F1E6CC · DET651
Wax Poetic
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Wax Poetic in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wax Poetic in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWax Poetic
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSimply Irresistible
Simply Irresistible
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rice Cake
PPG
Nearly identical
New Harvest Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Barely Dawn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Sunlight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fresh Zest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ivory Parchment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crafted White
Valspar
Nearly identical
New White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wax Poetic
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Wax Poetic.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wax Poetic in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wax Poetic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wax Poetic are Simply Irresistible by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rice Cake by PPG (a near-identical match), New Harvest Moon by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wax Poetic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.