Yucatan DE5269 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E9AF78, estimated LRV 49 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Gourd from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E9AF78 · DE5269
Yucatan
49%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Yucatan Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9AF78
RGB233, 175, 120
Estimated LRV49.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Yucatan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yucatan
#E9AF78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5C46D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yucatan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yucatan 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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Yucatan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yucatan have?
Yucatan by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Yucatan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yucatan are Autumn Gourd by Behr (a close digital match), Squash Bisque by Behr (a close digital match), Colorado Dawn by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Yucatan'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 Yucatan?
Yucatan has a estimated lightness value of 49.3, 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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