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Benjamin Moore Lychee

AF-40 · #F6EDDD · LRV ~85.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory (~99% proximity)

Lychee (AF-40) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 85.4 (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 tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Modern Ivory (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Lychee in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

85.4 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-40

HEX

#F6EDDD

RGB

246, 237, 221

HSL

38°, 58%, 92%

Family

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Lychee FAQ

What undertone does Lychee have?

Lychee is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Lychee?

Lychee has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.4 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Lychee in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Modern Ivory (DE6197), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Dairy Belle (V164), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Paperwhite (SW 7105), ~98% proximity; Behr: Heavy Cream (PPU5-10), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), ~98% proximity; PPG: Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Roman Column (HGSW7562), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: White Tie (No. 2002), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Lychee?

The HEX code of Lychee (AF-40) is #F6EDDD, RGB 246, 237, 221. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.