Even Growth DE5494 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B2AA7A, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo Forest from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B2AA7A · DE5494
Even Growth
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Even Growth Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2AA7A
RGB178, 170, 122
Estimated LRV39.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Even Growth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Even Growth
#B2AA7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Even Growth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Even Growth 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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Even Growth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Even Growth have?
Even Growth by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Even Growth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Even Growth are Bamboo Forest by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Bamboo Forest by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Thimbleberry Leaf by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Even Growth'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 Even Growth?
Even Growth has a estimated lightness value of 39.6, 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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