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Benjamin Moore Aura

169 · #F7E7C5 · LRV 81

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax is a 99% match

Aura (169) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 81 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax (99% match).

Compare Aura with other brands

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LRV

81 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

169

HEX

#F7E7C5

RGB

247, 231, 197

HSL

41°, 76%, 87%

Family

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Aura FAQ

What undertone does Aura have?

Aura is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Aura?

Aura has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Aura in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Melted Wax (DE6163), 99%; Glidden: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), 97%; PPG: Silk Star (PPG1108-2), 97%; Valspar: Sundrop (T549), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Light (SW 7681), 97%; Behr: Rice Wine (M320-2), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Aura?

The HEX code of Aura (169) is #F7E7C5, RGB 247, 231, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.