Madrid Beige DE5255 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #ECBF9F, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salmon River from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECBF9F · DE5255
Madrid Beige
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Madrid Beige Technical Profile
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Madrid Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Madrid Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMadrid Beige
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSalmon River
Salmon River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petite Peach
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glazed Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peanut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Melon
PPG
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mango Tango
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Peach
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Toasted Bread
Behr
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Madrid Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Madrid Beige
#ECBF9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BB70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Madrid Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Madrid Beige 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Madrid Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Madrid Beige have?
Madrid Beige by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Madrid Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Madrid Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Madrid Beige are Salmon River by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Petite Peach by Kilz (a near-identical match), Glazed Peach by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Madrid Beige'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 Madrid Beige?
Madrid Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Madrid Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.