Gardenia 6665 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F3E2C9, estimated LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Papyrus Roll from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F3E2C9 · 6665
Gardenia
78%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gardenia Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E2C9
RGB243, 226, 201
Estimated LRV77.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#F3E2C9
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#F1E1CA
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Almond Cream
Valspar
#F5E5CD
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Cream Washed
Dunn-Edwards
#F2E0C5
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Mannequin Cream
Behr
#F6E5CE
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Honey Beige
PPG
#F3E2C6
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Yards Of Muslin
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#EDDDC4
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City of Diamonds
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#FAE6CB
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Colors That Work With Gardenia
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gardenia
#F3E2C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9C072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gardenia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gardenia 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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Gardenia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gardenia have?
Gardenia by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gardenia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gardenia are Papyrus Roll by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Clamshell White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), All-Star by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gardenia'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 Gardenia?
Gardenia has a estimated lightness value of 77.7, 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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