Flame DE5237 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D28239, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mexican Spirit from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D28239 · DE5237
Flame
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Flame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFlame
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMexican Spirit
Mexican Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marigold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Pumpkin
Behr
Very similar
Candied Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sunlit Topaz
PPG
Very similar
Hazelnut Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Horizon Sun
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flame
#D28239
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0BE72
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flame 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 Flame.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flame have?
Flame 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 Flame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flame are Mexican Spirit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mexican Spirit by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Marigold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Flame'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 Flame?
Flame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flame's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.