Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sunbaked Adobe |
| SKU | DET652 |
| Hex | #AB9A6E |
| RGB | 171, 154, 110 |
| HSL | 43°, 27%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Sunbaked Adobe
Sunbaked Adobe 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.
Sunbaked Adobe 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Sunbaked Adobe 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 #AB9A6E in HSL space. Pair Sunbaked Adobe 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 Sunbaked Adobe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sunbaked Adobe 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 DET652 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Burlap (SW 6137) at ΔE 3.99 — 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 Burlap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Rock (290F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sunbaked Adobe is Sandalwood (273) — 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 Sandalwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Valspar's nearest match is Gold Infusion (6007-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Gold Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Burlap (HGSW 3193) at ΔE 3.99 — 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 Burlap swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.51 — 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sunbaked Adobe is There's No Place Like Home (0318) — very close at ΔE 2.4, 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 There's No Place Like Home swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Upon Reflection (0324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Rodda has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) at ΔE 3.74 — 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 Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Pond's Edge (BD31) at ΔE 3.61 — 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 Pond's Edge swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sunbaked Adobe. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 3.78 — 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 Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sunbaked Adobe
Kompozit's nearest match is Upon Reflection (0324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sunbaked Adobe without repainting risk. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →