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Dunn-Edwards Wax Poetic

DET651 · #F1E6CC · LRV 79.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Simply Irresistible is a 99% match

Wax Poetic (DET651) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 79.7 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Simply Irresistible (99% match).

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LRV

79.7 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET651

HEX

#F1E6CC

RGB

241, 230, 204

HSL

42°, 57%, 87%

Family

Beiges

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Wax Poetic FAQ

What undertone does Wax Poetic have?

Wax Poetic 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 Wax Poetic?

Wax Poetic has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Wax Poetic in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Simply Irresistible (205), 99%; Glidden: Rice Cake (PPG12-09), 99%; PPG: Spice Delight (PPG1208-2), 98%; Valspar: Frolic (7003-12), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Fresh Zest (SW 9662), 98%; Behr: Writing Paper (S310-1), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vanillin (HGSW6371), 97%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 96%. 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 Wax Poetic?

The HEX code of Wax Poetic (DET651) is #F1E6CC, RGB 241, 230, 204. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.