Tawny Amber DE5214 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D19776, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laredo from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D19776 · DE5214
Tawny Amber
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Amber Technical Profile
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Tawny Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTawny Amber
Nearly identical
ValsparLaredo
Laredo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peanut Brittle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosted Copper
PPG
Very similar
Chivalry Copper
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vizcaino Desert
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Baker's Dozen
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ferrous
Behr
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Amber
#D19776
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7AF7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Amber 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 Tawny Amber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tawny Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Amber have?
Tawny Amber 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 Tawny Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Amber are Laredo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Peanut Brittle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wild Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tawny Amber'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 Tawny Amber?
Tawny Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tawny Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.