Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bittersweet |
| SKU | DET462 |
| Hex | #FEA051 |
| RGB | 254, 160, 81 |
| HSL | 27°, 99%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Bittersweet
Bittersweet sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Bittersweet 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 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 orange from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bittersweet 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 #FEA051 in HSL space. Pair Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bittersweet 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 DET462 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bittersweet
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Bittersweet is Au Gratin (0969). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Au Gratin and you'll get the same color. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bittersweet
Valspar's nearest match is Off-the-Leash Orange (V011-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet without repainting risk. See the full Off-the-Leash Orange swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bittersweet
Kompozit's nearest match is Au Gratin (0969), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet without repainting risk. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bittersweet
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Fruity Cocktail (147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet without repainting risk. See the full Fruity Cocktail swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bittersweet
Behr's nearest match is Clarified Orange (T15-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet without repainting risk. See the full Clarified Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bittersweet
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Marigold Glow (111-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bittersweet without repainting risk. See the full Marigold Glow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bittersweet
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bittersweet is Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fall Leaf swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bittersweet
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bittersweet. The nearest is Osage Orange (SW 6890) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bittersweet
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittersweet — the nearest deck color, Amontillado (C2-589), is clearly different (ΔE 9.52). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET462 instead. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bittersweet
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittersweet — the nearest deck color, Orangery (NO. 70), is clearly different (ΔE 10.15). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET462 instead. See the full Orangery swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bittersweet
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittersweet — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 12.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET462 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bittersweet
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittersweet — the nearest deck color, Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23), is clearly different (ΔE 15.14). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET462 instead. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bittersweet
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bittersweet — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 16.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET462 instead. See the full Eames swatch →