Paloma Tan DE5297 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9B679, 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.
Ref. #E9B679 · DE5297
Paloma Tan
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Paloma Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paloma Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPaloma Tan
Nearly identical
KilzButterscotch Sauce
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
Suebee Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Paloma Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paloma Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paloma Tan are Butterscotch Sauce by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pommery Mustard by Kilz (a near-identical match), Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.