Ref. #DFBB7E · DE5360
Wheat Bread
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wheat Bread Technical Profile
What color is Wheat Bread? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DFBB7E. Colors similar to Wheat Bread include Behr Royal Gold, Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed, Behr Warm Muffin. Wheat Bread has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Wheat Bread sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Wheat Bread
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Bread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Bread
#DFBB7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Bread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Bread 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 Wheat Bread.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wheat Bread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Bread have?
Wheat Bread by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Wheat Bread from other brands?
The closest matches are Royal Gold by Behr (#E3BD83), Roasted Sesame Seed by Benjamin Moore (#E1BA80), Warm Muffin by Behr (#E2C081). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wheat Bread?
Wheat Bread has an LRV of 52.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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