Sarah Rae 142-1DB is a white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E5E6E8, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fading Fog from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5E6E8 · 142-1DB
Sarah Rae
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sarah Rae Technical Profile
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Sarah Rae in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sarah Rae in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySarah Rae
Nearly identical
BehrFading Fog
Fading Fog
Behr
Nearly identical
Wisp of Smoke
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flower Girl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Moon Lily
PPG
Nearly identical
Heaven
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind Chime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Opalescent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mais Oui
Valspar
Nearly identical
Melting Glacier
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Signal White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sarah Rae
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sarah Rae
#E5E6E8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sarah Rae
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sarah Rae 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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Sarah Rae — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sarah Rae have?
Sarah Rae by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sarah Rae in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sarah Rae from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sarah Rae are Fading Fog by Behr (a near-identical match), Wisp of Smoke by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Flower Girl by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sarah Rae'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 Sarah Rae?
Sarah Rae has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.1, 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 Sarah Rae's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.