Alchemy DCP-0251 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EED9BA, estimated LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Candlelight from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #EED9BA · DCP-0251
Alchemy
71%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alchemy Technical Profile
HEX Code#EED9BA
RGB238, 217, 186
Estimated LRV71.3
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Soft Candlelight
Valspar
#EFDABB
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Randolph Bisque
Benjamin Moore
#EBD7B9
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Alchemy
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#EFD8B8
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Behr
#EBD5B6
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PPG
#EBD5B7
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Cottage Cream
Sherwin-Williams
#EDDBBD
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Shortbread
Hirshfield's
#EBD9BD
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Champagne
Dunn-Edwards
#F3DEBC
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Lace Gloves
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#F6DFC2
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Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Colors That Work With Alchemy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alchemy
#EED9BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7BE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alchemy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alchemy 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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Alchemy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alchemy have?
Alchemy by Dutch Boy 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 Alchemy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alchemy are Soft Candlelight by Valspar (a close digital match), Randolph Bisque by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fuzzy Scruff by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alchemy'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 Alchemy?
Alchemy has a estimated lightness value of 71.3, 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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