Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Twine |
| SKU | DE5501 |
| Hex | #B7A86D |
| RGB | 183, 168, 109 |
| HSL | 48°, 34%, 57% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Twine
Twine sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Twine 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
13 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Twine 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 #B7A86D in HSL space. Pair Twine 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 Twine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twine 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 DE5501 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twine
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sassy Green (SW 6416), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Twine without repainting risk. See the full Sassy Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Twine
Behr's nearest match is Natchez Moss (PPU9-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Twine without repainting risk. See the full Natchez Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twine
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Twine. The nearest is Blair Gold (HC-22) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blair Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Twine
At Valspar, the closest color to Twine is Desert Grass (3008-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twine
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Twine is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Twine
The closest Glidden equivalent of Twine is Golden Cactus Flower (50YY 39/308). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Cactus Flower and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Cactus Flower swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twine
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Twine is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twine
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Twine. The nearest is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twine
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Twine is Crack Willow (0395) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crack Willow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twine
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goldie Oldie (0387), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Twine without repainting risk. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Twine
At Rodda, the closest color to Twine is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twine
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Twine. The nearest is Bamboo (C2-875) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Twine
Kompozit's nearest match is Goldie Oldie (0387), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Twine without repainting risk. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →