Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bronzed Orange |
| SKU | DE5179 |
| Hex | #D78A6C |
| RGB | 215, 138, 108 |
| HSL | 17°, 57%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Bronzed Orange
Bronzed Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Bronzed Orange 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bronzed Orange 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 #D78A6C in HSL space. Pair Bronzed Orange 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 Bronzed Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bronzed Orange 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 DE5179 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bronzed Orange is Subdued Sienna (SW 9009) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subdued Sienna swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Behr's nearest match is Balcony Sunset (MQ4-38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Orange without repainting risk. See the full Balcony Sunset swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Adobe Dust (2175-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Orange without repainting risk. See the full Adobe Dust swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
At Valspar, the closest color to Bronzed Orange is Laredo (2004-5C) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Laredo swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bronzed Orange is Cinnamon Brandy (PPG1199-5) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Glidden's nearest match is New Terra Cotta (60YR 31/368), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Orange without repainting risk. See the full New Terra Cotta swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Exotic Melon (107-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bronzed Orange without repainting risk. See the full Exotic Melon swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bronzed Orange. The nearest is Menagerie (NO. 63) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bronzed Orange is Summer Memory (1052) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Memory swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Bronzed Orange. The nearest is Summer Memory (1052) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Memory swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bronzed Orange. The nearest is Kasbah (C2-573) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kasbah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bronzed Orange
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bronzed Orange. The nearest is Summer Memory (1052) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Memory swatch →