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Dunn-Edwards Melted Wax

DE6163 · #F6E6C5 · LRV ~80.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Aura (~99% proximity)

Melted Wax (DE6163) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 80.2 (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 Benjamin Moore Aura (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Melted Wax in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

80.2 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6163

HEX

#F6E6C5

RGB

246, 230, 197

HSL

40°, 73%, 87%

Family

Beiges

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Melted Wax FAQ

What undertone does Melted Wax have?

Melted Wax is a light beige with a strong 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 Melted Wax?

Melted Wax has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 80.2 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 Melted Wax in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Aura (169), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), ~98% proximity; PPG: Sausalito (PPG1209-2), ~98% proximity; Behr: Rice Wine (M320-2), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Sundrop (T549), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tea Light (SW 7681), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~89% 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 Melted Wax?

The HEX code of Melted Wax (DE6163) is #F6E6C5, RGB 246, 230, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.