Looking for the perfect creamy beige paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Dainty Lace and if it might be right for your home!
Warm, creamy neutrals are a great option when you want a little color depth without going too bold. They're neutral but not stark white, providing a great backdrop.
Creamy neutrals feel peaceful and inviting. Plus, they're versatile enough to pair with many other paint colors, finishes, and decor styles.
These shades feel cozy and homey, perfect for use in a living room, bedroom, or kitchen.
Let's talk about the details of Behr Dainty Lace.
Dainty Lace, Behr, MQ3-11
Dainty Lace is a warm, creamy beige. It's perfect for adding some comfort and peace to a space.
Color Family
Dainty Lace is in the white family.
Light Reflectance Value
64
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 64, Dainty Lace is a light, creamy beige. It appears as a light and bright color, especially in rooms with lots of natural light.
RGB Colors
R: 222 G: 207 B: 187
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#DECFBB
Undertones
Dainty Lace has warm orange and slight gray undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Dainty Lace will look lighter, warmer, creamier, and more beige.
In north-facing rooms without much natural light, it will look a bit darker and less warm. Those gray undertones may be more apparent.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Dainty Lace is neutral enough to work as a whole house paint color. Consider using it for:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior
- Interior doors
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Behr Studio Clay
- Sherwin Williams Maison Blanche
- Benjamin Moore Brandy Cream
- Behr Spanish Sand
- Sherwin Williams Cream and Sugar
- Benjamin Moore Bare Essence
- Behr Adobe Sand
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Coordinating Colors
As a neutral, Dainty Lace coordinates well with many other colors, including soft whites, grays, blues, greens, browns, blacks, oranges, golden neutrals, reds, and soft purples.
Beachy light-medium blues:
- Ocean Boulevard
- Blue Bell
- Coastal Surf
- Ocean Kiss
- Aspiring Blue
Golden neutrals:
- Pocket Watch
- Trinket Gold
- Golden Age
- Modern History
- Winter Wheat
Soft purples:
- Queen's Violet
- Orchid Haze
- Highland Thistle
- Candlelight Dinner
- Queen's Tart
Trim Colors
Due to its warmth, Dainty Lace pairs well with soft whites for trim.
Dainty Lace color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Dainty Lace.
What are the undertones of Dainty Lace?
Dainty Lace has warm orange and slight gray undertones.
In brightly lit spaces, Dainty Lace will appear lighter, warmer, creamier, and more beige. In darker spaces, it will appear darker, less warm, and more greige.
What's the difference: Behr Dainty Lace vs Aged Beige?
Aged Beige leans a bit more greige than Dainty Lace. Dainty Lace is a bit warmer and more saturated, whereas Aged Beige is more muted.
Dainty Lace is very slightly lighter than Aged Beige with an LRV of 64 vs 63.
If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.
What color is lighter than Behr Dainty Lace?
If you love the feel of Dainty Lace but want something a bit lighter, try swatching Spanish Sand or Lambskin in your space.
These will give you the same general vibe but a bit lighter.
What color trim goes with Behr Dainty Lace?
Dainty Lace pairs well with soft whites for trim. This gives a classic, polished look. Try Behr Cameo White, SW Alabaster, or BM White Dove.
What's the difference: Behr Dainty Lace vs Chantilly Lace?
Dainty Lace and Chantilly Lace are both warm neutrals, but they're different paint colors.
Dainty Lace, a warm, creamy beige, is darker. Chantilly Lace is a lighter, classic white paint color.
Dainty Lace is more orange, whereas Chantilly Lace is more yellow / green. Dainty Lace is also more saturated.
Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space. Swatch both and see which fits your style best!
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
