Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Martian |
| SKU | DE5475 |
| Hex | #AEA132 |
| RGB | 174, 161, 50 |
| HSL | 54°, 55%, 44% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Martian
Martian sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Martian 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 Martian 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 #AEA132 in HSL space. Pair Martian 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 Martian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Martian 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 DE5475 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Martian
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Martian is High Strung (SW 6705) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Strung swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Martian
At Behr, the closest color to Martian is Tangy Green (M320-6) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangy Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Martian
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Martian is Olive Tree (392) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Tree swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Martian
At Valspar, the closest color to Martian is Friendly Frog (P020) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.8 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Friendly Frog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Martian
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Martian is Machine Green (PPG1218-6) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Machine Green swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Martian
At Glidden, the closest color to Martian is Machine Green (PPG1218-6) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Machine Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Martian
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Martian is Chalky Quince (222-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chalky Quince swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Martian
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Martian is Venomous (HGSW 1232) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venomous swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Martian
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Martian. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Martian
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Martian. The nearest is The Goods (0794) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full The Goods swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Martian
Kompozit has no exact twin of Martian. The nearest is The Goods (0794) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full The Goods swatch →