Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Energy Orange |
| SKU | DE5223 |
| Hex | #FF9532 |
| RGB | 255, 149, 50 |
| HSL | 29°, 100%, 60% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange
Energy Orange sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Energy 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
10 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Energy 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 #FF9532 in HSL space. Pair Energy 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 Energy Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Energy 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 DE5223 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Energy Orange
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Energy Orange. The nearest is Osage Orange (SW 6890) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Energy Orange
Behr's nearest match is Hawaiian Passion (S-G-300), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Energy Orange without repainting risk. See the full Hawaiian Passion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Energy Orange
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Energy Orange is Carrot Stick (2016-30). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Carrot Stick and you'll get the same color. See the full Carrot Stick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Energy Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Energy Orange. The nearest is Monarch Wing (2008-1A) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44.2 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monarch Wing swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Energy Orange
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Energy Orange. The nearest is Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fall Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Energy Orange
Glidden has no exact twin of Energy Orange. The nearest is Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fall Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Energy Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Energy Orange is Marigold Glow (111-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Glow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Energy Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Energy Orange is Zambia (0963) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zambia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Energy Orange
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Energy Orange is Au Gratin (0969) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Energy Orange
At Kompozit, the closest color to Energy Orange is Au Gratin (0969) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Gratin swatch →