Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bittersweet |
| SKU | DET462 |
| Hex | #FEA051 |
| RGB | 254, 160, 81 |
| HSL | 27°, 99%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
11 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
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Bittersweet
At Glidden, the closest color to Bittersweet is Orange Slice (83YR 44/540) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Slice 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bittersweet
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Au Gratin (0969), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). 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 Au Gratin 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 →