Tahitian Tan DE5240 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFDCB7, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFDCB7 · DE5240
Tahitian Tan
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tahitian Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFDCB7
RGB255, 220, 183
Estimated LRV75.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Crisp Straw
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Colors That Work With Tahitian Tan
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tahitian Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tahitian Tan are Apple Cider by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Feather Plume by Behr (a close digital match), Apple Cider by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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