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Dunn-Edwards MartianDE5475 · #AEA132 · LRV 32

Martian reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5475 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS MARTIAN
RGB 174, 161, 50LRV 32

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameMartian
SKUDE5475
Hex#AEA132
RGB174, 161, 50
HSL54°, 55%, 44%
LRV32
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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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 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 yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6705 · #AC9825 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 31
SW 6919 · #B0AE26 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 40

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.64
All yellow at Behr →
M320-6 · #B6A031 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 35
370F-6 · #A19C3F · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 32
390D-6 · #9F9F35 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 32
330F-5 · #B39C43 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 34

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
392 · #AEA44A · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 35
CSP-925 · #BCA346 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 37
385 · #AD9B4A · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 32

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All yellow at Valspar →
P020 · #A39F31 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 32.8
6007-6B · #B3A34C · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 36.2
8001-26F · #BCA62A · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 38

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1218-6 · #A6A23F · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 34
PPG1215-7 · #B8A02A · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 35
PPG17-26 · #AAAC32 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 38

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1218-6 · #A6A23F · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 34
PPG1215-7 · #B8A02A · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 35
PPG17-26 · #AAAC32 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 38

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.21
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
222-6DB · #AC9825 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 31
123-7DB · #B0AE26 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 40
HGSW 1232 · #AC9825 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 31
HGSW 6705 · #AC9825 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 31

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.64
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0802 · #A89B45 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.82
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0801 · #BCA849 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 39
0802 · #A5953B · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 30
0794 · #AAA651 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 36

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.82
All yellow at Kompozit →
0801 · #BCA849 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 39
0802 · #A5953B · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 30
0794 · #AAA651 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 36

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The 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.

DE5481 · LRV 35
DE5468 · LRV 35
DE5488 · LRV 32
DE5453 · LRV 33
DE5433 · LRV 32
DE5509 · LRV 32

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#AEA132 + #323FAE
TRIADIC
#AEA132 · #32AEA1 · #A132AE
ANALOGOUS
#AE6332 · #AEA132 · #7DAE32

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.64:1fail
Sample text on black
7.94:1AAA

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 →

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