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Ref. #DA995F · DE5270

Apple Cider

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Apple Cider DE5270 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DA995F, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee Cream from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Apple Cider Technical Profile

HEX Code#DA995F
RGB218, 153, 95
LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Apple Cider in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Apple Cider in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsApple Cider
Nearly identical
ValsparToffee Cream

Toffee Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Bakelite Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Grand Canyon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gates of Gold

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Spice Cookie

Vista Paint

Very similar

Golden Meadow

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Caramelo Dulce

Behr

Very similar

Polo Pony

PPG

Very similar

Habanero

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Apple Cider

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Apple Cider

#DA995F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BFBD73

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Apple Cider

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Summer’s End

Complement

Windjammer

Apple Cider Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Essential Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Mahogany Cherry

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Mysterious Blue

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Sunflower Fields

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Apple Cider — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Apple Cider have?
Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apple Cider from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Cider are Toffee Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bakelite Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grand Canyon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apple Cider'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 Apple Cider?
Apple Cider has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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