Root Beer Float DE5326 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFA46B, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Ivory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #CFA46B · DE5326
Root Beer Float
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Root Beer Float Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFA46B
RGB207, 164, 107
Estimated LRV40.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Root Beer Float
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Root Beer Float
#CFA46B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Root Beer Float
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Root Beer Float 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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Root Beer Float — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Root Beer Float have?
Root Beer Float 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 Root Beer Float from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Root Beer Float are Burnt Ivory by PPG (a close digital match), Summer In The City by Behr (a close digital match), Lewis Gold by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Root Beer Float'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 Root Beer Float?
Root Beer Float has a estimated lightness value of 40.9, 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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