Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Orange Aura |
| SKU | DE5131 |
| Hex | #FF9682 |
| RGB | 255, 150, 130 |
| HSL | 10°, 100%, 75% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Orange Aura
Orange Aura sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Orange Aura 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
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 orange 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 Orange Aura 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 #FF9682 in HSL space. Pair Orange Aura 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 Orange Aura Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orange Aura 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 DE5131 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Aura
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Charisma (SW 6605) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charisma swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orange Aura
Behr has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Siren (P190-4) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Siren swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orange Aura
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Summer Sun Pink (2012-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Orange Aura without repainting risk. See the full Summer Sun Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orange Aura
At Valspar, the closest color to Orange Aura is Poppy Petal (2001-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poppy Petal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orange Aura
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Coral Serenade (PPG1193-5) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Serenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Orange Aura
At Glidden, the closest color to Orange Aura is Tropical Coral (42YR 43/439) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Coral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orange Aura
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Cabana Pink (106-4DB) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabana Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orange Aura
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Coral Odyssey (HGSW 1075) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Odyssey swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Orange Aura
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Creamy Orange Blush (1045) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creamy Orange Blush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orange Aura
Kompozit has no exact twin of Orange Aura. The nearest is Creamy Orange Blush (1045) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creamy Orange Blush swatch →