Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Gecko |
| SKU | DE5482 |
| Hex | #9D913C |
| RGB | 157, 145, 60 |
| HSL | 53°, 45%, 43% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Gecko
Gecko sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Gecko is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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 Gecko 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 #9D913C in HSL space. Pair Gecko 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 Gecko Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gecko 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 DE5482 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gecko
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gecko. The nearest is Luau Green (SW 6712) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luau Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gecko
Behr's nearest match is Banana Leaf (HDC-MD-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gecko without repainting risk. See the full Banana Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gecko
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gecko is Olive Moss (2147-20) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gecko
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gecko is Crushed Oregano (6007-6C). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 28.5 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Crushed Oregano and you'll get the same color. See the full Crushed Oregano swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gecko
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gecko is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gecko
At Glidden, the closest color to Gecko is Off The Grid (PPG1110-6) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Off The Grid swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gecko
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gecko is Indolent Green (223-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indolent Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gecko
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gecko. The nearest is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gecko
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Gecko. The nearest is Martina Olive (0795) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gecko
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gecko is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gecko
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gecko is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →