Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dynamo |
| SKU | PPG17-22 |
| Hex | #EF913E |
| RGB | 239, 145, 62 |
| HSL | 28°, 85%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Dynamo
Dynamo sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Dynamo is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dynamo within Glidden'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 #EF913E in HSL space. Pair Dynamo 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.
Glidden Dynamo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dynamo 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 Glidden PPG17-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dynamo
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mandarin (SW 6891), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dynamo without repainting risk. See the full Mandarin swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dynamo
At Behr, the closest color to Dynamo is Apple Crisp (290D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dynamo
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dynamo is Fruit Punch (140) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruit Punch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dynamo
Valspar has no exact twin of Dynamo. The nearest is Sunflower Field (V013-3) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunflower Field swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dynamo
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dynamo is Dynamo (PPG17-22). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dynamo and you'll get the same color. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dynamo
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Citrus Kissed (110-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dynamo without repainting risk. See the full Citrus Kissed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dynamo
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Outgoing Orange (HGSW 1123), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Outgoing Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dynamo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dynamo is Yams (DE5200) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yams swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dynamo
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 13.68). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dynamo
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 11.38). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dynamo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dynamo. The nearest is Cheddar Cheese (0977) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cheddar Cheese swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dynamo
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dynamo is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dynamo
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Sienna (CA120), is clearly different (ΔE 11.69). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dynamo
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Live Wire (C2-574), is clearly different (ΔE 6.31). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dynamo
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 13.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dynamo
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.42). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dynamo
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Arles (ARLES), is clearly different (ΔE 8.52). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Arles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dynamo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 19.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dynamo
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dynamo — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 7.74). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG17-22 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dynamo
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dynamo is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →