Ref. #AEAD5B · DE5522
Palm Frond
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Palm Frond Technical Profile
What color is Palm Frond? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #AEAD5B. Colors similar to Palm Frond include MPC Gold Lichen, Benjamin Moore Split Pea, Sherwin-Williams Parakeet. Palm Frond has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Palm Frond depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Palm Frond reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Palm Frond
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Palm Frond from other brands?
The closest matches are Gold Lichen by MPC (#B3AE5D), Split Pea by Benjamin Moore (#B2AE56), Parakeet by Sherwin-Williams (#B4B05A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Palm Frond?
Palm Frond has an LRV of 39.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.