Peanut Brittle DE5447 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A6893A, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Strike from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6893A · DE5447
Peanut Brittle
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Peanut Brittle Technical Profile
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Peanut Brittle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Peanut Brittle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPeanut Brittle
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Strike
Gold Strike
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scottish Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Autumn Festival
PPG
Very similar
Mustard Olive
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Indian Spice
Behr
Very similar
Saffron Valley
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mossy Agate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brassy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peanut Brittle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peanut Brittle
#A6893A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAB68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peanut Brittle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peanut Brittle 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 Peanut Brittle.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Peanut Brittle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peanut Brittle have?
Peanut Brittle by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Peanut Brittle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Peanut Brittle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peanut Brittle are Gold Strike by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Scottish Moss by Valspar (a very close match), Autumn Festival by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Peanut Brittle'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 Peanut Brittle?
Peanut Brittle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Peanut Brittle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.