Ref. #F5E5DC · 1194-2
La Minuet
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
La Minuet Technical Profile
What color is La Minuet? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F5E5DC. Colors similar to La Minuet include Valspar Perfection, Valspar Adobe Blush, Dunn-Edwards Ancient Scroll. La Minuet has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, La Minuet reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to La Minuet
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Perfection
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orange Confection
Behr
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blanched Coral
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With La Minuet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
La Minuet
#F5E5DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for La Minuet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
La Minuet 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to La Minuet.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
La Minuet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does La Minuet have?
La Minuet by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match La Minuet from other brands?
The closest matches are Perfection by Valspar (#F6E5DC), Adobe Blush by Valspar (#F6E5DC), Ancient Scroll by Dunn-Edwards (#F5E6DE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of La Minuet?
La Minuet has an LRV of 80.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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