Sweet Potato DE5201 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D87C3B, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fired Up from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D87C3B · DE5201
Sweet Potato
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Potato Technical Profile
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Sweet Potato in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Potato in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSweet Potato
Nearly identical
BehrFired Up
Fired Up
Behr
Nearly identical
Tiger Tail
PPG
Very similar
Amber Wave
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pumpkin Pie
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Chili Powder
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glowing Ember
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sandy Peppers
Valspar
Very similar
Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spice Market
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Potato
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Potato
#D87C3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BB70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Potato
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Potato — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Potato have?
Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Potato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Potato are Fired Up by Behr (a near-identical match), Amber Wave by Behr (a near-identical match), Tiger Tail by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Potato'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 Sweet Potato?
Sweet Potato has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Potato's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.