Floating Lily Pad DE5493 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CCC7A1, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Parlour Sage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCC7A1 · DE5493
Floating Lily Pad
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Floating Lily Pad Technical Profile
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Floating Lily Pad in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Floating Lily Pad in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFloating Lily Pad
Nearly identical
ValsparParlour Sage
Parlour Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Anjou Pear
Behr
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Bud Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sawgrass Cottage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Floating Lily Pad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Floating Lily Pad
#CCC7A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Floating Lily Pad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Floating Lily Pad 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
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Floating Lily Pad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Floating Lily Pad have?
Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Floating Lily Pad in your own space before committing.
What colors match Floating Lily Pad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Floating Lily Pad are Parlour Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dried Parsley by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Anjou Pear by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Floating Lily Pad'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 Floating Lily Pad?
Floating Lily Pad has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, 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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