Maize DET473 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DAB77F, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Bunny from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAB77F · DET473
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50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Maize in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maize in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMaize
Nearly identical
PPGHoney Bunny
Honey Bunny
PPG
Nearly identical
Egyptian Temple
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Sesame Seed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumbs
Kilz
Very similar
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Very similar
Winsome Ecru
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maize
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maize
#DAB77F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3BB77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maize
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maize 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 Maize.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maize — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maize have?
Maize 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 Maize in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maize are Honey Bunny by PPG (a near-identical match), Egyptian Temple by Behr (a near-identical match), Bulletin Board by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Maize'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 Maize?
Maize has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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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Why Maize's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.