Ref. #DBCEAC · 1099-3
Lovely Linen
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lovely Linen Technical Profile
What color is Lovely Linen? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DBCEAC. Colors similar to Lovely Linen include Hirshfield's Gabriel's Light, Vista Paint Peaceable Kingdom, Dunn-Edwards Light Aspiration. Lovely Linen has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Lovely Linen sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Lovely Linen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gabriel's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peaceable Kingdom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Limescent
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lovely Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lovely Linen
#DBCEAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lovely Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lovely Linen 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 Lovely Linen.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lovely Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lovely Linen have?
Lovely Linen by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Lovely Linen from other brands?
The closest matches are Gabriel's Light by Hirshfield's (#DACCA8), Peaceable Kingdom by Vista Paint (#DBCCAB), Light Aspiration by Dunn-Edwards (#DACBA7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lovely Linen?
Lovely Linen has an LRV of 62.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lovely Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.