Autumn Umber DE5216 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AE704F, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Carrot from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE704F · DE5216
Autumn Umber
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Umber Technical Profile
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Autumn Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Autumn Umber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAutumn Umber
Nearly identical
KilzGlazed Carrot
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glazed Pot
Behr
Nearly identical
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Decorous Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Varnish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ginger Spice
PPG
Very similar
Firenze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fiesta
Valspar
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Autumn Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Umber
#AE704F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA881
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn Umber 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 brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Autumn Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Umber have?
Autumn Umber by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Autumn Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Umber are Glazed Carrot by Kilz (a near-identical match), Glazed Pot by Behr (a near-identical match), Flickering Flame by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn Umber'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 Autumn Umber?
Autumn Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Autumn Umber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.