Waffle Cone DE5444 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2C779, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marblehead Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C779 · DE5444
Waffle Cone
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Waffle Cone Technical Profile
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Waffle Cone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Waffle Cone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWaffle Cone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMarblehead Gold
Marblehead Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chickadee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Swiftly Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Siesta
PPG
Nearly identical
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glistening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lol Yellow
Behr
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Glistening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Waffle Cone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Waffle Cone
#E2C779
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Waffle Cone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Waffle Cone 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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Waffle Cone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Waffle Cone have?
Waffle Cone 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 Waffle Cone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Waffle Cone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Waffle Cone are Marblehead Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gold Leaf by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chickadee Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Waffle Cone'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 Waffle Cone?
Waffle Cone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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