Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | 18th Century Green |
| SKU | DE5460 |
| Hex | #A59344 |
| RGB | 165, 147, 68 |
| HSL | 49°, 42%, 46% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards 18th Century Green
18th Century Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
18th Century Green is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to 18th Century Green within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A59344 in HSL space. Pair 18th Century Green with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards 18th Century Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 18th Century Green from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5460 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of 18th Century Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of 18th Century Green. The nearest is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Behr Equivalent of 18th Century Green
Behr's nearest match is Brazilian Citrine (S310-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for 18th Century Green without repainting risk. See the full Brazilian Citrine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of 18th Century Green
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of 18th Century Green is Lichen Green (2150-20). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lichen Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Lichen Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of 18th Century Green
At Valspar, the closest color to 18th Century Green is Crushed Oregano (6007-6C) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28.5 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crushed Oregano swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of 18th Century Green
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Off the Grid (PPG1110-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for 18th Century Green without repainting risk. See the full Off the Grid swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of 18th Century Green
Glidden's nearest match is Off The Grid (PPG1110-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for 18th Century Green without repainting risk. See the full Off The Grid swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of 18th Century Green
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to 18th Century Green is Artichoke Stem (122-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Stem swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of 18th Century Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of 18th Century Green. The nearest is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of 18th Century Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to 18th Century Green is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of 18th Century Green
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rain Boots (0802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for 18th Century Green without repainting risk. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of 18th Century Green
At C2 Paint, the closest color to 18th Century Green is Serengeti (C2-648) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of 18th Century Green
Kompozit's nearest match is Rain Boots (0802), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for 18th Century Green without repainting risk. See the full Rain Boots swatch →