Ref. #E5C1A7 · DEC709
Adobe South
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Adobe South Technical Profile
What color is Adobe South? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E5C1A7. Colors similar to Adobe South include Dutch Boy Bedtime Story, Vista Paint Face of Innocence, PPG Peach Beauty. Adobe South has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Adobe South sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Adobe South
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adobe South
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adobe South
#E5C1A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adobe South
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adobe South Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Adobe South.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adobe South — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adobe South have?
Adobe South by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Adobe South from other brands?
The closest matches are Bedtime Story by Dutch Boy (#E3BEA4), Face of Innocence by Vista Paint (#E1BFA5), Peach Beauty by PPG (#E7C3AB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Adobe South?
Adobe South has an LRV of 57.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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