Sweet Potato DE5201 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D87C3B, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D87C3B · DE5201
Sweet Potato
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Potato Technical Profile
HEX Code#D87C3B
RGB216, 124, 59
Estimated LRV29.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Sweet Potato
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Potato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Potato are Fired Up by Behr (a close digital match), Amber Wave by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Sweet Potato's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.