Ref. #E3D9A0 · DE5485
Russet Green
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Russet Green Technical Profile
What color is Russet Green? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #E3D9A0. Colors similar to Russet Green include MPC Sweet Olive, MPC Lime Ice, Vista Paint Divine Vine. Russet Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Russet Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Russet Green reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Russet Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Russet Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Russet Green
#E3D9A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Russet Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Russet Green 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 Russet Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Russet Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Russet Green have?
Russet Green by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Russet Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Olive by MPC (#E7DB9F), Lime Ice by MPC (#E6D99D), Divine Vine by Vista Paint (#DED49A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Russet Green?
Russet Green has an LRV of 68.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Russet Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.