Fall Foliage DE5257 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C28359, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Topaz Gemstone from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C28359 · DE5257
Fall Foliage
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fall Foliage Technical Profile
HEX Code#C28359
RGB194, 131, 89
Estimated LRV28.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Fall Foliage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fall Foliage
#C28359
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B07D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fall Foliage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fall Foliage 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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Fall Foliage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fall Foliage have?
Fall Foliage by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Fall Foliage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fall Foliage are Topaz Gemstone by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fire Glow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bright Copper Coin by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fall Foliage'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 Fall Foliage?
Fall Foliage has a estimated lightness value of 28.4, 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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