Beachcombing DET494 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E4C683, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tangy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E4C683 · DET494
Beachcombing
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Beachcombing Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4C683
RGB228, 198, 131
Estimated LRV58.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tangy
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#E2C282
Close digital match
Autumn Glow
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#E5C382
Close digital match
24 Karats
Valspar
#DFC686
Close digital match
Da Vincis Canvas
Benjamin Moore
#E1C888
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#DCC182
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#ECCD87
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#EFC980
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#E8D08E
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#E1C28D
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Colors That Work With Beachcombing
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beachcombing
#E4C683
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C072
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beachcombing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beachcombing 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
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Beachcombing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beachcombing have?
Beachcombing by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Beachcombing from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beachcombing are Tangy by Behr (a close digital match), Autumn Glow by PPG (a close digital match), 24 Karats by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Beachcombing'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 Beachcombing?
Beachcombing has a estimated lightness value of 58.5, 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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