Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Apple Cider |
| SKU | DE5270 |
| Hex | #DA995F |
| RGB | 218, 153, 95 |
| HSL | 28°, 62%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Apple Cider
Apple Cider sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Apple Cider is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Apple Cider 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 #DA995F in HSL space. Pair Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Apple Cider 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 DE5270 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Cider
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bakelite Gold (SW 6368), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Cider without repainting risk. See the full Bakelite Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Apple Cider
At Behr, the closest color to Apple Cider is Golden Aura (MQ4-08) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Aura swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Apple Cider
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Grand Canyon (118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Cider without repainting risk. See the full Grand Canyon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Apple Cider
Valspar's nearest match is Honey Bronze (M115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.4 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Cider without repainting risk. See the full Honey Bronze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Apple Cider
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Apple Cider is Wright Sun Tan (FLLW570) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Sun Tan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Apple Cider
Glidden has no exact twin of Apple Cider. The nearest is Time For Orange (80YR 38/427) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Time For Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Apple Cider
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Apple Cider is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Cider
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Apple Cider is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Apple Cider
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Apple Cider is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Apple Cider
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Apple Cider is Spice Cookie (0996) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Apple Cider
C2 Paint's nearest match is Live Wire (C2-574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Cider without repainting risk. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Apple Cider
At Kompozit, the closest color to Apple Cider is Spice Cookie (0996) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →