Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Brittlebush |
| SKU | SW 6684 |
| Hex | #EAAE47 |
| RGB | 234, 174, 71 |
| HSL | 38°, 80%, 60% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Sherwin-Williams Brittlebush
Brittlebush sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Brittlebush 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Brittlebush within Sherwin-Williams'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 #EAAE47 in HSL space. Pair Brittlebush 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.
Sherwin-Williams Brittlebush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brittlebush 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6684 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Brittlebush
At Behr, the closest color to Brittlebush is Goldenrod Field (PMD-20) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goldenrod Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Brittlebush
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glen Ridge Gold (301), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brittlebush without repainting risk. See the full Glen Ridge Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brittlebush
The closest Valspar equivalent of Brittlebush is Sense of Wonder (V053-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.2 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Sense of Wonder and you'll get the same color. See the full Sense of Wonder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brittlebush
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Oro De Maya (PPG17-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brittlebush without repainting risk. See the full Oro De Maya swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brittlebush
At Glidden, the closest color to Brittlebush is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brittlebush
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Brittlebush is Honeyed (115-6DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Honeyed and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeyed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brittlebush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brittlebush without repainting risk. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brittlebush
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Brittlebush is Lion's Mane (DE5319). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Lion's Mane and you'll get the same color. See the full Lion's Mane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brittlebush
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Brittlebush is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brittlebush
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Brittlebush is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brittlebush
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Brittlebush is Amontillado (C2-589) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Brittlebush
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Brittlebush. The nearest is Tilton (TILTON) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tilton swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brittlebush
At Kompozit, the closest color to Brittlebush is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →