Desert Spice DE5202 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C66B30, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhythm Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C66B30 · DE5202
Desert Spice
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Spice Technical Profile
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Desert Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDesert Spice
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRhythm Orange
Rhythm Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rumba Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sesame Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Burnt Caramel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yam
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deep Spice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Casa De Oro
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hot August
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Spice
#C66B30
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBB36E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Spice 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 Desert Spice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Spice have?
Desert Spice by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Desert Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Spice are Rhythm Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rumba Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Spice'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 Desert Spice?
Desert Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.