Zucchini Flower DET478 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E8A64E, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Yellow from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8A64E · DET478
Zucchini Flower
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Zucchini Flower Technical Profile
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Zucchini Flower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Zucchini Flower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsZucchini Flower
Nearly identical
RALPastel Yellow
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
From Concentrate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mac N Cheese
Behr
Very similar
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Brass Mesh
PPG
Very similar
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Very similar
Great Gaucho
Vista Paint
Very similar
Angel Food Cake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Zucchini Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zucchini Flower
#E8A64E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zucchini Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zucchini Flower 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 orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Zucchini Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zucchini Flower have?
Zucchini Flower 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 Zucchini Flower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Zucchini Flower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zucchini Flower are Pastel Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Mayan Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yarrow by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Zucchini Flower'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 Zucchini Flower?
Zucchini Flower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Zucchini Flower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.