Ref. #DAA436 · DE5355
Fortune Cookie
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fortune Cookie Technical Profile
What color is Fortune Cookie? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DAA436. Colors similar to Fortune Cookie include PPG Curry Sauce, Sherwin-Williams Glitzy Gold, Behr Plantain Chips. Fortune Cookie has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 42 gives Fortune Cookie depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Fortune Cookie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fortune Cookie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fortune Cookie
#DAA436
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fortune Cookie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fortune Cookie 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 Fortune Cookie.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fortune Cookie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fortune Cookie have?
Fortune Cookie by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Fortune Cookie from other brands?
The closest matches are Curry Sauce by PPG (#D6A332), Glitzy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#D6A02B), Plantain Chips by Behr (#D6A533). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fortune Cookie?
Fortune Cookie has an LRV of 41.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fortune Cookie's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.