Tawny Amber DE5214 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D19776, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D19776 · DE5214
Tawny Amber
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#D19776
RGB209, 151, 118
Estimated LRV37.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Tawny Amber
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tawny Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Amber are Laredo by Valspar (a close digital match), Peanut Brittle by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wild Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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