Cashew Nut DE5261 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDCCB3, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Darling from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #EDCCB3 · DE5261
Cashew Nut
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cashew Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDCCB3
RGB237, 204, 179
Estimated LRV64.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Cashew Nut
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Peach Darling
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#EFCDB4
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Sweet Orange
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#EBCCB3
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Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore
#F1CFB7
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Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
#EAC8B0
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Special Peach
Valspar
#ECC9B1
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Pale Coral
Behr
#F0D0B5
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Canter Peach
Vista Paint
#F5D3B9
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Ripe Apricot
Kilz
#E9CDB4
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Woodstock Rose
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#E9CAB6
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#DFC2AF
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Colors That Work With Cashew Nut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cashew Nut
#EDCCB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBA73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cashew Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cashew Nut 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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Cashew Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cashew Nut have?
Cashew Nut 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 Cashew Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cashew Nut are Peach Darling by PPG (a close digital match), Sweet Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Melon Cup by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cashew Nut'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 Cashew Nut?
Cashew Nut has a estimated lightness value of 64.4, 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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