White Whimsy 218-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F5E5BC, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Chiffon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E5BC · 218-1DB
White Whimsy
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Whimsy Technical Profile
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White Whimsy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Whimsy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyWhite Whimsy
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLemon Chiffon
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gentle Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Oklahoma Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Egg Noodle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Demure Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Whimsy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Whimsy
#F5E5BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Whimsy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Whimsy 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 White Whimsy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
White Whimsy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Whimsy have?
White Whimsy 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 White Whimsy in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Whimsy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Whimsy are Lemon Chiffon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gentle Glow by PPG (a near-identical match), Full Moon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Whimsy'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 White Whimsy?
White Whimsy 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 White Whimsy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.