Desert Spice DE5202 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C66B30, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C66B30 · DE5202
Desert Spice
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Desert Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#C66B30
RGB198, 107, 48
Estimated LRV22.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#C56C37
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#C96729
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#C56E39
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#C26A35
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#C86D38
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#C36F3E
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Colors That Work With Desert Spice
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Desert Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Spice are Rhythm Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rumba Orange by Behr (a close digital match), Caramel Cream by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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