Discreet Orange DE5143 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAD98, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Sunrise from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAD98 · DE5143
Discreet Orange
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Discreet Orange Technical Profile
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Discreet Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Discreet Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDiscreet Orange
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Coral
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coral Serenade
PPG
Very similar
Monticello Peach
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mystic Tulip
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mystic Tulip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dancing Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mandarin Mimosa
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Discreet Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Discreet Orange
#FFAD98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6B25C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Discreet Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Discreet Orange 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 Discreet Orange.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Discreet Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Discreet Orange have?
Discreet Orange by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Discreet Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Discreet Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Discreet Orange are Desert Sunrise by Behr (a near-identical match), Simply Coral by Valspar (a near-identical match), Coral Serenade by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Discreet Orange'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 Discreet Orange?
Discreet Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Discreet Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.