Ref. #DEB699 · DE5262
Field of Wheat
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Field of Wheat Technical Profile
What color is Field of Wheat? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DEB699. Colors similar to Field of Wheat include Hirshfield's Tea Cookie, Valspar Antelope, Vista Paint Tea Cookie. Field of Wheat has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Field of Wheat sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Field of Wheat
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Field of Wheat from other brands?
The closest matches are Tea Cookie by Hirshfield's (#E1B797), Antelope by Valspar (#E2BB9D), Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (#DEB695). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Field of Wheat?
Field of Wheat has an LRV of 51.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Field of Wheat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.