Ref. #D87C3B · DE5201
Sweet Potato
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Potato Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Potato? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #D87C3B. Colors similar to Sweet Potato include Behr Amber Wave, PPG Tiger Tail, Sherwin-Williams Amber Wave. Sweet Potato has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Sweet Potato depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sweet Potato
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sweet Potato from other brands?
The closest matches are Amber Wave by Behr (#D97A3E), Tiger Tail by PPG (#CE7639), Amber Wave by Sherwin-Williams (#D28240). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Potato?
Sweet Potato has an LRV of 29.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.