Palm Frond DE5522 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AEAD5B, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Split Pea from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEAD5B · DE5522
Palm Frond
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Palm Frond Technical Profile
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Palm Frond in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palm Frond in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPalm Frond
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSplit Pea
Split Pea
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Parakeet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Celery
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
The Goods
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gilded Pesto
Valspar
Very similar
Coriander Seed
Behr
Very similar
Beach Bag
PPG
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hidden Acre
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chameleon
Kilz
Very similar
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palm Frond
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palm Frond
#AEAD5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Palm Frond
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palm Frond 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 Palm Frond.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palm Frond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palm Frond have?
Palm Frond by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Palm Frond in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palm Frond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palm Frond are Split Pea by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Parakeet by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweet Celery by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palm Frond'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 Palm Frond?
Palm Frond has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palm Frond's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.