Blanched Almond DE5259 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFF0E3, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ecru from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF0E3 · DE5259
Blanched Almond
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blanched Almond Technical Profile
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Blanched Almond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blanched 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-EdwardsBlanched Almond
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEcru
Ecru
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Blush
Behr
Nearly identical
Albino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Orchid
PPG
Nearly identical
Albino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crystal Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bora Sand
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cotton White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blanched Almond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blanched Almond
#FFF0E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D25C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blanched Almond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blanched 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 Blanched Almond.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blanched Almond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blanched Almond have?
Blanched 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 Blanched Almond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blanched Almond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blanched Almond are Ecru by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), White Blush by Behr (a near-identical match), Lilting Laughter by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blanched 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 Blanched Almond?
Blanched Almond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.1, 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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