Peanut Brittle DE5447 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A6893A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #A6893A · DE5447
Peanut Brittle
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Peanut Brittle Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6893A
RGB166, 137, 58
Estimated LRV26.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Peanut Brittle
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Peanut Brittle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Peanut Brittle are Gold Strike by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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