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Dunn-Edwards La TerraDE5172 · #EA936E · LRV 37

La Terra reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5172 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS LA TERRA
RGB 234, 147, 110LRV 37

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameLa Terra
SKUDE5172
Hex#EA936E
RGB234, 147, 110
HSL18°, 75%, 67%
LRV37
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyOrange
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About Dunn-Edwards La Terra

La Terra sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.

La Terra 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6626 · #E2946F · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 39
SW 6619 · #E49780 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 40

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All orange at Behr →
M220-5 · #E5966F · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 40
250D-5 · #F68D61 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 40
260D-4 · #EF915C · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 39

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
075 · #E38E69 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 36
082 · #F7946B · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 42
019 · #F19378 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 41

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.75
All orange at Valspar →
2003-1B · #F39562 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 41.4
2007-5C · #DD9971 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 39.5
V007-2 · #F69278 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 41.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1194-5 · #EA9074 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 39
PPG1195-6 · #E78A5B · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 36

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All orange at Glidden →
60YR 40/423 · #ED9972 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 40
52YR 37/501 · #F08B64 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 37
90BG 18/150 · #EA9073 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 18
PPG1194-5 · #EA9073 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 39
HGSW 1105 · #E2946F · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 39
HGSW 6626 · #E2946F · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 39

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1025 · #E89161 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 38
1037 · #E29D7C · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 42
1046 · #F88860 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All orange at Hirshfield's →
1037 · #E49977 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 40
1025 · #E98D5B · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 36
1017 · #DC9367 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 37

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All orange at Kompozit →
1037 · #E49977 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 41
1025 · #E98D5B · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 37
1017 · #DC9367 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 37

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to La Terra within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DET435 · LRV 40
DE5207 · LRV 40
DE5249 · LRV 37
DE5200 · LRV 37
DE5270 · LRV 36
DE5256 · LRV 39

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #EA936E in HSL space. Pair La Terra with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#EA936E + #6EC5EA
TRIADIC
#EA936E · #6EEA93 · #936EEA
ANALOGOUS
#EA6E87 · #EA936E · #EAD16E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.36:1fail
Sample text on black
8.9:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards La Terra Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching La Terra 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 DE5172 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Terra

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sunset (SW 6626), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for La Terra without repainting risk. See the full Sunset swatch →

Behr Equivalent of La Terra

Behr's nearest match is Roasted Seeds (M220-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for La Terra without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Seeds swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of La Terra

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of La Terra. The nearest is Salmon Run (019) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salmon Run swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of La Terra

Valspar has no exact twin of La Terra. The nearest is Orange Pecan (2003-1B) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41.4 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Pecan swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of La Terra

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to La Terra is Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Welcome swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of La Terra

At Glidden, the closest color to La Terra is Pacific Rim Blue (90BG 18/150) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 18 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Rim Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of La Terra

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peach Preserves (HGSW 1105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for La Terra without repainting risk. See the full Peach Preserves swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of La Terra

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to La Terra is Heat of Summer (1025) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heat of Summer swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of La Terra

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to La Terra is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of La Terra

At Kompozit, the closest color to La Terra is Trumpet Flower (1037) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →

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