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Dunn-Edwards Milkweed

DEC762 · #F9ECD1 · LRV ~84.7

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Nice Cream (~99% proximity)

Milkweed (DEC762) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.7 (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 Behr Nice Cream (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Milkweed in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.7 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC762

HEX

#F9ECD1

RGB

249, 236, 209

HSL

41°, 77%, 90%

Family

Beiges

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Milkweed FAQ

What undertone does Milkweed have?

Milkweed 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 Milkweed?

Milkweed has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.7 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 Milkweed in other brands?

Behr: Nice Cream (OR-W04), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mannequin Cream (2152-60), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), ~97% proximity; PPG: Spice Delight (PPG1208-2), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Crisp Candlelight (PPG1210-1), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Champagne Tickle (3001-2C), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), ~94% 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 Milkweed?

The HEX code of Milkweed (DEC762) is #F9ECD1, RGB 249, 236, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.