Cashew Nut DE5261 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EDCCB3, 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.
Ref. #EDCCB3 · DE5261
Cashew Nut
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cashew Nut Technical Profile
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Cashew Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cashew Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCashew Nut
Nearly identical
PPGPeach Darling
Peach Darling
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Special Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Coral
Behr
Nearly identical
Canter Peach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ripe Apricot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Woodstock Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cashew Nut
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cashew Nut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cashew Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cashew Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cashew Nut are Peach Darling by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Melon Cup by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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