Yams DE5200 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EB9552, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carmelized Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EB9552 · DE5200
Yams
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yams Technical Profile
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Yams in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yams in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsYams
Nearly identical
PPGCarmelized Orange
Carmelized Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Adventure Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Cantaloupe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Japonica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brushed Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Japonica
Vista Paint
Very similar
New Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yams
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yams
#EB9552
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAC368
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yams
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yams 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 Yams.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yams — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yams have?
Yams by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Yams in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yams from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yams are Carmelized Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Adventure Orange by Behr (a near-identical match), Fall Leaf by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Yams'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 Yams?
Yams has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yams's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.