Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bakelite Yellow |
| SKU | DET657 |
| Hex | #C6B788 |
| RGB | 198, 183, 136 |
| HSL | 45°, 35%, 65% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Bakelite Yellow
Bakelite Yellow sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Bakelite Yellow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bakelite Yellow 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 #C6B788 in HSL space. Pair Bakelite Yellow 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 Bakelite Yellow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bakelite Yellow 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 DET657 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Bakelite Yellow is Dill Seed (322-3DB). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Dill Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Dill Seed swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Bakelite Yellow is Summer Pear (JG-44). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Summer Pear and you'll get the same color. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canvas Satchel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is Burwell Green (CW-445) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burwell Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is High Chief / Highway (0394) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Chief / Highway swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is Wheat Grass (SW 6408) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is Karma (C2-635) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Karma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bakelite Yellow is New Foliage (0400) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Foliage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
Valspar has no exact twin of Bakelite Yellow. The nearest is Fields Afar (8003-28D) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields Afar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bakelite Yellow. The nearest is Churlish Green (NO. 251) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
Behr has no exact twin of Bakelite Yellow. The nearest is Oat Field (S320-4) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Field swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bakelite Yellow — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET657 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bakelite Yellow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bakelite Yellow — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 10.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET657 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →