Tahitian Tan DE5240 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFDCB7, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apple Cider from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDCB7 · DE5240
Tahitian Tan
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tahitian Tan Technical Profile
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Tahitian Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tahitian Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTahitian Tan
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sApple Cider
Apple Cider
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Feather Plume
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Cider
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crisp Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Champagne Orange
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orange Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Amber Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Flan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bridal Whites
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tahitian Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tahitian Tan
#FFDCB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D4D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tahitian Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tahitian Tan 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tahitian Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tahitian Tan have?
Tahitian Tan by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Tahitian Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tahitian Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tahitian Tan are Apple Cider by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Feather Plume by Behr (a near-identical match), Apple Cider by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tahitian Tan'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 Tahitian Tan?
Tahitian Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Tahitian Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.