Ref. #AE704F · DE5216
Autumn Umber
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Umber Technical Profile
What color is Autumn Umber? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AE704F. Colors similar to Autumn Umber include Kilz Glazed Carrot, Behr Glazed Pot, Hirshfield's Flickering Flame. Autumn Umber has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Autumn Umber creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Autumn Umber pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Autumn Umber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Autumn Umber.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Autumn Umber from other brands?
The closest matches are Glazed Carrot by Kilz (#B26F48), Glazed Pot by Behr (#AD7357), Flickering Flame by Hirshfield's (#AA6E49). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Autumn Umber?
Autumn Umber has an LRV of 21.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.