Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sullen Gold |
| SKU | DE5454 |
| Hex | #A58B34 |
| RGB | 165, 139, 52 |
| HSL | 46°, 52%, 43% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Sullen Gold
Sullen Gold 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 yellow 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.
Sullen Gold 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 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Sullen Gold 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 #A58B34 in HSL space. Pair Sullen Gold 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 Sullen Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sullen Gold 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 DE5454 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sullen Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sullen Gold. The nearest is Offbeat Green (SW 6706) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Offbeat Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sullen Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Sullen Gold is Indian Spice (M300-6) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Sullen Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sullen Gold is Willow Green (2150-10) — very close at ΔE 2.58, 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 Sullen Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Scottish Moss (8002-25G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sullen Gold without repainting risk. See the full Scottish Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sullen Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sullen Gold without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sullen Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sullen Gold is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Glidden is your counter, order Autumn Festival and you'll get the same color. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sullen Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sullen Gold is Artichoke Stem (122-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Stem swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sullen Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sullen Gold. The nearest is Aloe & Green Tea (HGSW 1231) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloe & Green Tea swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sullen Gold
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sullen Gold. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.26 — 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 Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sullen Gold
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sullen Gold. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.8 — 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 Saffron Valley swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sullen Gold
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sullen Gold. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.8 — 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 Saffron Valley swatch →