Paloma Tan DE5297 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9B679, estimated LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch Sauce from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E9B679 · DE5297
Paloma Tan
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Paloma Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9B679
RGB233, 182, 121
Estimated LRV52.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Paloma Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paloma Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paloma Tan Room Palettes
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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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Paloma Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paloma Tan have?
Paloma Tan by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Paloma Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paloma Tan are Butterscotch Sauce by Kilz (a close digital match), Pommery Mustard by Kilz (a close digital match), Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Paloma Tan'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 Paloma Tan?
Paloma Tan has a estimated lightness value of 52.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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