Granola DE5296 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F5CE9F, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Natural from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #F5CE9F · DE5296
Granola
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Granola Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5CE9F
RGB245, 206, 159
Estimated LRV66.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#F3CD9E
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#F9D09F
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#F3CFA1
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#F0CDA0
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#FBD5A5
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#FDD2A4
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#FCD5A2
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Colors That Work With Granola
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granola
#F5CE9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6CB67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granola
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granola 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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Granola — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granola have?
Granola by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Granola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granola are Beige Natural by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Ginger Peach by PPG (a close digital match), Cottage Yellow by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Granola'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 Granola?
Granola has a estimated lightness value of 66.1, 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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