Bread Crust DE5370 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B78B43, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch Ripple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B78B43 · DE5370
Bread Crust
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bread Crust Technical Profile
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Bread Crust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bread Crust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBread Crust
Nearly identical
PPGButterscotch Ripple
Butterscotch Ripple
PPG
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tapestry Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Corduroy
Valspar
Very similar
Lion Mane
Behr
Very similar
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bread Crust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bread Crust
#B78B43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB479
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bread Crust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bread Crust 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 Bread Crust.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bread Crust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bread Crust have?
Bread Crust 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 Bread Crust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bread Crust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bread Crust are Butterscotch Ripple by PPG (a near-identical match), Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Millionaire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bread Crust'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 Bread Crust?
Bread Crust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bread Crust's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.