Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Cognac |
| SKU | DET464 |
| Hex | #D48C46 |
| RGB | 212, 140, 70 |
| HSL | 30°, 62%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Cognac
Cognac 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 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.
Cognac 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
14 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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Cognac 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 #D48C46 in HSL space. Pair Cognac 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 Cognac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cognac 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 DET464 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cognac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cognac is Serape (SW 6656) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cognac
The closest Behr equivalent of Cognac is Buried Treasure (PMD-105). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Buried Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Buried Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cognac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cognac is Pumpkin Spice (126) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cognac
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cognac is Jack O' (P085). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.4 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Jack O' and you'll get the same color. See the full Jack O' swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cognac
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cognac is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cognac
At Glidden, the closest color to Cognac is Sunlit Topaz (90YR 31/605) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunlit Topaz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cognac
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cognac. The nearest is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) at ΔE 4.08 — 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 Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cognac
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cognac. The nearest is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) at ΔE 4.08 — 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 Luna Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cognac
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mexican Spirit (0984), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cognac without repainting risk. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cognac
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cognac is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cognac
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cognac. The nearest is Morelia (C2-603) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morelia swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cognac
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Cognac. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.03 — 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 Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cognac
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Cognac. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cognac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cognac is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →