Au Lait CB9 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #EBE7DC, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whisper Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBE7DC · CB9
Au Lait
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Au Lait in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Au Lait in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallAu Lait
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWhisper Gray
Whisper Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elk Skin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove Wing
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cozy White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivory Palace
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster White
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Sesame
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Swan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Au Lait
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Au Lait
#EBE7DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Au Lait
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Au Lait 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Au Lait.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Au Lait — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Au Lait have?
Au Lait by Farrow & Ball 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 Au Lait in your own space before committing.
What colors match Au Lait from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Au Lait are Whisper Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Elk Skin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dove Wing by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Au Lait'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 Au Lait?
Au Lait has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.0, 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 Au Lait's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.