Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Open Sesame |
| SKU | DEBN54 |
| Hex | #A7997F |
| RGB | 167, 153, 127 |
| HSL | 39°, 19%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Open Sesame
Open Sesame 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 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Open Sesame is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Behr
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Open Sesame 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 #A7997F in HSL space. Pair Open Sesame 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 Open Sesame Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Open Sesame 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 DEBN54 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Open Sesame
Kompozit's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Open Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Open Sesame
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Open Sesame without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Open Sesame
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Open Sesame is Sandstone (C2-891) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Open Sesame
At Valspar, the closest color to Open Sesame is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Open Sesame
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Open Sesame is Herbal Wash (SW 7739) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Herbal Wash swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Open Sesame
At Behr, the closest color to Open Sesame is Golden Olive (MQ2-24) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Olive swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Open Sesame
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Open Sesame is Abbey Stone (0365) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Open Sesame
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Open Sesame is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Open Sesame
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Open Sesame. The nearest is Old Salem Gray (HC-94) at ΔE 3.52 — 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 Old Salem Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Open Sesame
Backdrop has no exact twin of Open Sesame. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Open Sesame
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Open Sesame. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Open Sesame
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Open Sesame. The nearest is Wild Desert (416-5DB) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Open Sesame
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Open Sesame — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 10.25). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN54 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →