Field of Wheat DE5262 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DEB699, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #DEB699 · DE5262
Field of Wheat
51%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Field of Wheat Technical Profile
HEX Code#DEB699
RGB222, 182, 153
Estimated LRV51.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Field of Wheat
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Field of Wheat
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Field of Wheat Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Antelope by Valspar (a close digital match), Tea Cookie by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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