Root Beer Float DE5326 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CFA46B, 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.
Ref. #CFA46B · DE5326
Root Beer Float
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Root Beer Float Technical Profile
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Root Beer Float in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Root Beer Float in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRoot Beer Float
Nearly identical
PPGBurnt Ivory
Burnt Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer In The City
Behr
Nearly identical
Lewis Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gingerbread Man
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Root Beer Float
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Root Beer Float.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Root Beer Float in your own space before committing.
What colors match Root Beer Float from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Root Beer Float are Burnt Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Summer In The City by Behr (a near-identical match), Lewis Gold by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Root Beer Float's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.