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Dunn-Edwards Peanut BrittleDE5447 · #A6893A · LRV 25

Peanut Brittle reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5447 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS PEANUT BRITTLE
RGB 166, 137, 58LRV 25

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NamePeanut Brittle
SKUDE5447
Hex#A6893A
RGB166, 137, 58
HSL44°, 48%, 44%
LRV25
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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About Dunn-Edwards Peanut Brittle

Peanut Brittle sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.

Peanut Brittle 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

12 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 3.57
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6410 · #9D8344 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 24

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All yellow at Behr →
M300-6 · #A78724 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 26
350D-6 · #A99035 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 29
300F-5 · #A88D51 · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 28
HDC-MD-20 · #9E8F3B · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 27

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.28
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2151-20 · #AC8D46 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 27
2150-10 · #9F8C3F · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 25
2152-10 · #AD863E · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 26
2153-30 · #AF8840 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 27

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All yellow at Valspar →
8002-25G · #A88B2D · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 27
V056-5 · #A88B2D · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 27
3007-5A · #B3883B · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 27.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1109-7 · #A28C36 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 27
PPG1106-7 · #B08943 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 28
PPG1105-7 · #A88A51 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 27
PPG1110-6 · #9F9049 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 28

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.3
All yellow at Glidden →
PPG1109-7 · #A28B36 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 26
PPG1105-7 · #A78A50 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 27
PPG1106-7 · #B08843 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 27
PPG1110-6 · #9F9049 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
120-7DB · #A6831E · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 25
122-7DB · #A99131 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 29
HGSW 2213 · #9D8344 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 24
HGSW 6410 · #9D8344 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 24

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.6
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0872 · #A98946 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0872 · #A7843E · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 25

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.56
All yellow at Rodda →
R053 · #B89040 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 31
R051 · #9D8B51 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 27

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All yellow at Kompozit →
0872 · #A7843E · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 25

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Peanut Brittle within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5454 · LRV 25
DE5440 · LRV 23
DE5489 · LRV 25
DE5363 · LRV 24
DEA168 · LRV 28
DE5482 · LRV 26

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A6893A in HSL space. Pair Peanut Brittle with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A6893A + #3A57A6
TRIADIC
#A6893A · #3AA689 · #893AA6
ANALOGOUS
#A6533A · #A6893A · #8DA63A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.35:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.26:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Peanut Brittle Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Peanut Brittle 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 DE5447 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Behr, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Indian Spice (M300-6) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian Spice swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Willow Green (2150-10) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willow Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Valspar, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Scottish Moss (8002-25G) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scottish Moss swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Glidden, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Peanut Brittle. The nearest is Mossy Agate (120-7DB) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mossy Agate swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Saffron Valley (0872) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Saffron Valley (0872) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

Rodda has no exact twin of Peanut Brittle. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Peanut Brittle

At Kompozit, the closest color to Peanut Brittle is Saffron Valley (0872) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →

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