Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Underbrush |
| SKU | DE5446 |
| Hex | #BE9E48 |
| RGB | 190, 158, 72 |
| HSL | 44°, 48%, 51% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Underbrush
Underbrush sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Underbrush 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 Underbrush 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 #BE9E48 in HSL space. Pair Underbrush 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 Underbrush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Underbrush 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 DE5446 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underbrush
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Underbrush. The nearest is Crispy Gold (SW 6699) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crispy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Underbrush
Behr's nearest match is Mojave Gold (340F-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Mojave Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Underbrush
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Savannah Green (2150-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Savannah Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Underbrush
At Valspar, the closest color to Underbrush is Slender Stem (8002-25F) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slender Stem swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Underbrush
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Golden Field (PPG1107-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Underbrush
Glidden's nearest match is Golden Field (PPG1107-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Underbrush
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Underbrush is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underbrush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Underbrush. The nearest is Dashing Gold (HGSW 1212) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dashing Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Underbrush
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Underbrush is Hair Ribbon (0809). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Hair Ribbon and you'll get the same color. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Underbrush
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Underbrush
Rodda has no exact twin of Underbrush. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Underbrush
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Underbrush is Curry (C2-649) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Underbrush
Kompozit's nearest match is Hair Ribbon (0809), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Underbrush without repainting risk. See the full Hair Ribbon swatch →