Lantern Light 6687 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F4E1AE, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dulche Le Leche from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4E1AE · 6687
Lantern Light
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lantern Light Technical Profile
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Lantern Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lantern Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLantern Light
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDulche Le Leche
Dulche Le Leche
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bartlett
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweetie Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweetie Pie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lantern Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lantern Light
#F4E1AE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lantern Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lantern Light 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Lantern Light.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lantern Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lantern Light have?
Lantern Light by Sherwin-Williams 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 Lantern Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lantern Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lantern Light are Dulche Le Leche by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chipped Porcelain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Natural Straw by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lantern Light'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 Lantern Light?
Lantern Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.1, 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 Lantern Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.