Pasta DE5331 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F7DFAF, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Yellow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7DFAF · DE5331
Pasta
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pasta Technical Profile
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Pasta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pasta in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPasta
Nearly identical
PPGDusty Yellow
Dusty Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Dream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shoreline
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sea of Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pasta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pasta
#F7DFAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BACB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pasta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pasta 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 Pasta.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pasta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pasta have?
Pasta by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Pasta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pasta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pasta are Dusty Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Banana Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweet Dream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pasta'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 Pasta?
Pasta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pasta's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.