Grass Root DE5521 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C3C175, estimated LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mélange Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C3C175 · DE5521
Grass Root
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Grass Root Technical Profile
HEX Code#C3C175
RGB195, 193, 117
Estimated LRV51.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Grass Root
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grass Root
#C3C175
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9AB181
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grass Root
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grass Root Room Palettes
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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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Grass Root — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grass Root have?
Grass Root by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Grass Root from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grass Root are Mélange Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fresh Sprout by Behr (a close digital match), Wasabi Wash by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grass Root'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 Grass Root?
Grass Root has a estimated lightness value of 51.0, 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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