Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Grass Root |
| SKU | DE5521 |
| Hex | #C3C175 |
| RGB | 195, 193, 117 |
| HSL | 58°, 39%, 61% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Grass Root
Grass Root sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Grass Root 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
13 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Grass Root 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 #C3C175 in HSL space. Pair Grass Root 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 Grass Root Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Grass Root 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 DE5521 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grass Root
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Grass Root is Mélange Green (SW 6710). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mélange Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Mélange Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Grass Root
Behr's nearest match is Fresh Sprout (PPU9-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Grass Root without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Sprout swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Grass Root
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Grass Root is Dill Pickle (2147-40) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dill Pickle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Grass Root
At Valspar, the closest color to Grass Root is Everglade Glen (6003-6A) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50.2 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everglade Glen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Grass Root
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Grass Root is Secret Safari (PPG1110-4) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Safari swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Grass Root
At Glidden, the closest color to Grass Root is Secret Safari (PPG1110-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Safari swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Grass Root
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Grass Root is Palmed Green (225-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmed Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Grass Root
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Grass Root is Plankton (HGSW 1244). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Plankton and you'll get the same color. See the full Plankton swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Grass Root
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Grass Root is Acid Drop (NO. 9908) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acid Drop swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Grass Root
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Grass Root. The nearest is Yellow Umbrella (0800) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Umbrella swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Grass Root
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Grass Root. The nearest is Viburnum (BD74) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viburnum swatch →