Nicole VS-9115 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #EBD9C3, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Parchment from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBD9C3 · VS-9115
Nicole
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nicole Technical Profile
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Nicole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nicole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyNicole
Nearly identical
PPGAntique Parchment
Antique Parchment
PPG
Nearly identical
Floating Feather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Writer's Parchment
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Painted Sands
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Almond Cake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft-Spoken
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nicole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nicole
#EBD9C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nicole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nicole 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 Nicole.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nicole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nicole have?
Nicole by Dutch Boy 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 Nicole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nicole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nicole are Antique Parchment by PPG (a near-identical match), Floating Feather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Writer's Parchment by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nicole'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 Nicole?
Nicole has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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.
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