Ref. #E9B679 · DE5297
Paloma Tan
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Paloma Tan Technical Profile
What color is Paloma Tan? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E9B679. Colors similar to Paloma Tan include Kilz Butterscotch Sauce, Kilz Pommery Mustard, Sherwin-Williams Polvo de Oro. Paloma Tan has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Paloma Tan 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 Paloma Tan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Polvo de Oro
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pyramid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Spun Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paloma Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paloma Tan
#E9B679
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paloma Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paloma Tan 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 Paloma Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paloma Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paloma Tan have?
Paloma Tan by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Paloma Tan from other brands?
The closest matches are Butterscotch Sauce by Kilz (#E7B479), Pommery Mustard by Kilz (#E7B576), Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (#E8B87F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Paloma Tan?
Paloma Tan has an LRV of 52.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paloma Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.