Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Dynamo |
| SKU | PPG17-22 |
| Hex | #EE913D |
| RGB | 238, 145, 61 |
| HSL | 28°, 84%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / 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 by brand
10 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dynamo within PPG / 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 #EE913D 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 1.61). 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 2.18, 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 3.45, 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 3.87 — 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Dynamo
The closest 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 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 1.16). 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 →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dynamo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dynamo is Yams (DE5200) — very close at ΔE 2.95, 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 →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dynamo
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dynamo. The nearest is Cheddar Cheese (0977) at ΔE 4.3 — 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 3.08, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dynamo
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dynamo is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 3.08, 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 →