Almond DEC753 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDDCC8, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intricate Ivory from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDDCC8 · DEC753
Almond
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Technical Profile
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Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAlmond
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsIntricate Ivory
Intricate Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oatmeal Cookie
PPG
Nearly identical
Sugar Beige
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sahara Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
So Much Fawn
Behr
Nearly identical
Gentle Repose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nicole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Gingersnap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Senior Moment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dimity
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond
#EDDCC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond 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 Almond.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond have?
Almond by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond are Intricate Ivory by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oatmeal Cookie by PPG (a near-identical match), Sugar Beige by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond'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 Almond?
Almond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.