Chipped Porcelain reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 76 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F5E1AC · 219-2DB
Chipped Porcelain
76%LRV Value
Chipped Porcelain Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Chipped Porcelain (219-2DB)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F5E1AC, LRV 76. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Chipped Porcelain is Sherwin-Williams Glad Yellow — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Lantern Light and Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Chipped Porcelain reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Chipped Porcelain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chipped Porcelain
#F5E1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chipped Porcelain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chipped Porcelain 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Chipped Porcelain.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chipped Porcelain — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Chipped Porcelain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chipped Porcelain are Glad Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lantern Light by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Traditional Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Chipped Porcelain's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chipped Porcelain?
Chipped Porcelain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.2, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Chipped Porcelain depends on the room. Here's how to choose.