Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Santa Fe Tan |
| SKU | DE5375 |
| Hex | #DFB45F |
| RGB | 223, 180, 95 |
| HSL | 40°, 67%, 62% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Santa Fe Tan
Santa Fe Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Santa Fe Tan 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
15 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Santa Fe Tan 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 #DFB45F in HSL space. Pair Santa Fe Tan 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 Santa Fe Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Santa Fe Tan 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 DE5375 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Gambol Gold (SW 6690) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gambol Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Behr's nearest match is English Custard (M290-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Santa Fe Tan without repainting risk. See the full English Custard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Damask Gold (CW-405), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Santa Fe Tan without repainting risk. See the full Damask Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Buzzworthy (V054-4) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48.3 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buzzworthy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apollo Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Saffron Spice (218-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Spice swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Gold Doubloons (HGSW 1214) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Doubloons swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Santa Fe Tan. The nearest is Bright Days (JG-45) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Santa Fe Tan. The nearest is Orangery (NO. 70) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lemon Essence (0934), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Santa Fe Tan without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Santa Fe Tan is Tassel (C2-636). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Tassel and you'll get the same color. See the full Tassel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Tilton (TILTON), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Santa Fe Tan without repainting risk. See the full Tilton swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Santa Fe Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Santa Fe Tan is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →