Ref. #D6C5A9 · DE6199
Pale Beach
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Beach Technical Profile
What color is Pale Beach? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D6C5A9. Colors similar to Pale Beach include Hirshfield's Garden Country, Valspar Gardenia, Behr Almond Butter. Pale Beach has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Pale Beach 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 Pale Beach
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Almond Butter
Behr
Nearly identical
Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Savage Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sand Beach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Armadillo
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Beach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Beach
#D6C5A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Beach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Beach 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 Pale Beach.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Beach — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Beach have?
Pale Beach by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pale Beach from other brands?
The closest matches are Garden Country by Hirshfield's (#D6C5A9), Gardenia by Valspar (#D9C7AB), Almond Butter by Behr (#D6C3A6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Beach?
Pale Beach has an LRV of 57.1, 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 Pale Beach's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.