Sonora Shade DE5263 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C89672, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peanut Brittle from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C89672 · DE5263
Sonora Shade
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sonora Shade Technical Profile
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Sonora Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sonora Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSonora Shade
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPeanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Italianate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy Butterscotch
PPG
Nearly identical
Peanut Brittle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Copper Moon
Behr
Very similar
Ginger Bite
Valspar
Very similar
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Portrait Tone
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sonora Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sonora Shade
#C89672
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AF7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sonora Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sonora Shade 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 Sonora Shade.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sonora Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sonora Shade have?
Sonora Shade 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 Sonora Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sonora Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sonora Shade are Peanut Brittle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Italianate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mountain Hideaway by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sonora Shade'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 Sonora Shade?
Sonora Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sonora Shade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.