Adobe South DEC709 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E5C1A7, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Apricot from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5C1A7 · DEC709
Adobe South
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Adobe South Technical Profile
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Adobe South in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adobe South in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAdobe South
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyIced Apricot
Iced Apricot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Face of Innocence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Beauty
PPG
Nearly identical
Southern Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tiny Calf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wassail
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chic Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Apricot Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sumptuous Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Adobe South in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adobe South from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adobe South are Iced Apricot by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bedtime Story by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Face of Innocence by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adobe South's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adobe South?
Adobe South has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Adobe South's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.