Ref. #F5CE9F · DE5296
Granola
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Granola Technical Profile
What color is Granola? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F5CE9F. Colors similar to Granola include Dutch Boy Beige Natural, MPC Still Life Beige, PPG Ginger Peach. Granola has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Granola sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Granola
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Beige Natural
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Still Life Beige
MPC
Nearly identical
Ginger Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Cottage Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Pecan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Belvedere Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pineapple Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Granola
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Granola.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Granola — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granola have?
Granola by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Granola from other brands?
The closest matches are Beige Natural by Dutch Boy (#F3CD9E), Still Life Beige by MPC (#F8D1A2), Ginger Peach by PPG (#F9D09F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Granola?
Granola has an LRV of 66.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Granola's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.