Watercress DE5528 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C7C7A1, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marrett Apple from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7C7A1 · DE5528
Watercress
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Watercress in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Watercress in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWatercress
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMarrett Apple
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crisp Celery
Behr
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sage Splendor
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Paris Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brambled Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Watercress
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Watercress
#C7C7A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Watercress
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Watercress 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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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Watercress — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Watercress have?
Watercress by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Watercress in your own space before committing.
What colors match Watercress from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Watercress are Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Crisp Celery by Behr (a near-identical match), Dried Parsley by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Watercress'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 Watercress?
Watercress has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Watercress's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.