Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Jalapeno |
| SKU | DE5489 |
| Hex | #9A8D3F |
| RGB | 154, 141, 63 |
| HSL | 51°, 42%, 43% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Jalapeno
Jalapeno sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Jalapeno 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
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Jalapeno 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 #9A8D3F in HSL space. Pair Jalapeno 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 Jalapeno Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jalapeno 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 DE5489 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jalapeno
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jalapeno is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jalapeno
Behr's nearest match is Banana Leaf (HDC-MD-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Jalapeno without repainting risk. See the full Banana Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jalapeno
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Willow Green (2150-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Jalapeno without repainting risk. See the full Willow Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jalapeno
At Valspar, the closest color to Jalapeno is Parrot Feather (V057-5) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.3 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parrot Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jalapeno
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Jalapeno is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) 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 Jalapeno
At Glidden, the closest color to Jalapeno is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jalapeno
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Indolent Green (223-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Jalapeno without repainting risk. See the full Indolent Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jalapeno
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jalapeno is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jalapeno
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Jalapeno. The nearest is Martina Olive (0795) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jalapeno
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Jalapeno. The nearest is Martina Olive (0795) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Martina Olive swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Jalapeno
Rodda has no exact twin of Jalapeno. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jalapeno
Kompozit has no exact twin of Jalapeno. The nearest is Martina Olive (0795) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Martina Olive swatch →