Energy Orange DE5223 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FF9532, estimated LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carrot Stick from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FF9532 · DE5223
Energy Orange
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Energy Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#FF9532
RGB255, 149, 50
Estimated LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Carrot Stick
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#FD9638
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Create .02
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#FF963A
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#FF9028
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#FF982F
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#F89839
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#F18E2E
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#EB882C
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Colors That Work With Energy Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Energy Orange
#FF9532
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6D45C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Energy Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Energy 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
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Energy Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Energy Orange have?
Energy Orange 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 Energy Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Energy Orange are Carrot Stick by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Create .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Hawaiian Passion by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Energy 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 Energy Orange?
Energy Orange has a estimated lightness value of 43.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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