Macaroon Cream DE5253 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FEE8D6, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serengeti Sand from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE8D6 · DE5253
Macaroon Cream
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Macaroon Cream Technical Profile
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Macaroon Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Macaroon Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMacaroon Cream
Nearly identical
BehrSerengeti Sand
Serengeti Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Flowerbed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flowerbed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peach Melba
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Shimmer
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Thread
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pecan Sandie
PPG
Very similar
Corallite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Macaroon Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Macaroon Cream
#FEE8D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3CD5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Macaroon Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Macaroon Cream 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 Macaroon Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Macaroon Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Macaroon Cream have?
Macaroon Cream by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Macaroon Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Macaroon Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Macaroon Cream are Serengeti Sand by Behr (a near-identical match), Naive Peach by Behr (a near-identical match), Fair Ivory by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Macaroon Cream'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 Macaroon Cream?
Macaroon Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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