Twine DE5501 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B7A86D, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Cactus Flower from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B7A86D · DE5501
Twine
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Twine Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7A86D
RGB183, 168, 109
Estimated LRV39.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Golden Cactus Flower
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#B8A870
Close digital match
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
#BBA86A
Close digital match
Swampwater
Valspar
#B3A36A
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Goldie Oldie
Vista Paint
#BBAD74
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Goldie Oldie
Hirshfield's
#BAAD75
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Natchez Moss
Behr
#B1A76F
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Fried Pickle
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#B0A76F
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Beige
RAL
#C2B078
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Princeton Gold
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#C3AB6D
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Colors That Work With Twine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Twine
#B7A86D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Twine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Twine 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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Twine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Twine have?
Twine by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Twine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twine are Golden Cactus Flower by PPG (a close digital match), Sassy Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Swampwater by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Twine'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 Twine?
Twine has a estimated lightness value of 39.2, 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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