Moon Pie 406-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5E1D8, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paraffin from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #E5E1D8 · 406-1DB
Moon Pie
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Moon Pie Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5E1D8
RGB229, 225, 216
Estimated LRV75.5
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 Familyoff-white
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Paraffin
PPG
#E5E1D8
Close digital match
Heron Plume
Sherwin-Williams
#E5E1D8
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Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
#E4E1D8
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Dove White
Hirshfield's
#E6E2D8
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Reserved White
Kilz
#E6E1D8
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Wispy White
Valspar
#E5E2D9
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Painter'S White
Behr
#E5E2DA
Close digital match
Freshened-Up
Vista Paint
#E6E3DA
Close digital match
Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E3DB
Close digital match
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
Close digital match
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Moon Pie
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moon Pie
#E5E1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moon Pie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moon Pie 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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Moon Pie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moon Pie have?
Moon Pie by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Moon Pie from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moon Pie are Paraffin by PPG (a close digital match), Heron Plume by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sanctuary by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Moon Pie'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 Moon Pie?
Moon Pie has a estimated lightness value of 75.5, 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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Why Moon Pie's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.