Field of Wheat DE5262 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DEB699, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Cookie from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEB699 · DE5262
Field of Wheat
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Field of Wheat Technical Profile
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Field of Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Field of Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsField of Wheat
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTea Cookie
Tea Cookie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antelope
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tea Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Serendipity
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chic Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Melon
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bedtime Story
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Asian Apricot
PPG
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Field of Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Field of Wheat
#DEB699
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B37A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Field of Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Field of Wheat 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 Field of Wheat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Field of Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Field of Wheat have?
Field of Wheat by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Field of Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Field of Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Field of Wheat are Tea Cookie by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Antelope by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Field of Wheat'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 Field of Wheat?
Field of Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.3, 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 Field of Wheat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.