Flowering Reed DET636 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1D8B8, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Namaste from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E1D8B8 · DET636
Flowering Reed
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Flowering Reed Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1D8B8
RGB225, 216, 184
Estimated LRV68.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Flowering Reed
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Namaste
PPG
#E1D8BB
Close digital match
Twisted Oak Path
Benjamin Moore
#E4DABC
Close digital match
Comfy Beige
Behr
#E4D9BB
Close digital match
Banana Cream
Vista Paint
#E0D8B4
Close digital match
Alsot Olive
Hirshfield's
#DFD5B1
Close digital match
Tempered Sage
Valspar
#E1DBBB
Close digital match
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
#DFD4B0
Close digital match
Minted Tea
Dutch Boy
#DFD4B0
Close digital match
Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
#E2DAB2
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Off-White
Farrow & Ball
#E0D5BE
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Colors That Work With Flowering Reed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flowering Reed
#E1D8B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flowering Reed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flowering Reed 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
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Flowering Reed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flowering Reed have?
Flowering Reed by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Flowering Reed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flowering Reed are Namaste by PPG (a close digital match), Twisted Oak Path by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Vichyssoise by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Flowering Reed'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 Flowering Reed?
Flowering Reed has a estimated lightness value of 68.6, 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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