Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Monarch Migration |
| SKU | DET466 |
| Hex | #BF764C |
| RGB | 191, 118, 76 |
| HSL | 22°, 47%, 52% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Monarch Migration
With an LRV of 24, Monarch Migration is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Monarch Migration works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Monarch Migration 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 #BF764C in HSL space. Pair Monarch Migration 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 Monarch Migration Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monarch Migration 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 DET466 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Tigereye (SW 6362) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tigereye swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monarch Migration
Behr's nearest match is Marmalade Glaze (PPU3-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Migration without repainting risk. See the full Marmalade Glaze swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monarch Migration
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Monarch Migration is Sienna Clay (104). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sienna Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Sienna Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Valspar, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Clove Bud (2004-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26.2 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clove Bud swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monarch Migration
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Migration without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Root swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monarch Migration
Glidden's nearest match is Ginger Root (PPG1200-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Migration without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Root swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Warmed Copper (311-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warmed Copper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Pumpkin Curry (HGSW 1121) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Curry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Monarch Migration
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Monarch Migration. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Orange Ballad (1019) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Ballad swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Pumpkin (H0016) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Bonanza (C2-587) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bonanza swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Monarch Migration
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Monarch Migration. The nearest is Mesa (MESA) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mesa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monarch Migration
At Kompozit, the closest color to Monarch Migration is Semolina (1011) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Semolina swatch →