Pale Cactus DE5673 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D0F7E4, estimated LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunken Pool from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D0F7E4 · DE5673
Pale Cactus
86%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Cactus Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0F7E4
RGB208, 247, 228
Estimated LRV85.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Pale Cactus
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Cactus
#D0F7E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6EC3C4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Cactus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Cactus 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
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Pale Cactus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Cactus have?
Pale Cactus by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the green 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 Pale Cactus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Cactus are Sunken Pool by Behr (a close digital match), Melting Moment by Behr (a close digital match), Dew Pointe by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Cactus'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 Pale Cactus?
Pale Cactus has a estimated lightness value of 85.5, 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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