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Dunn-Edwards Desert Spice

DE5202 · #C66B30 · LRV ~22.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Sesame Crunch (~95% proximity)

Desert Spice (DE5202) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Sesame Crunch (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Desert Spice in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.7 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5202

HEX

#C66B30

RGB

198, 107, 48

HSL

24°, 61%, 48%

Family

Browns

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Desert Spice FAQ

What is the LRV of Desert Spice?

Desert Spice has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Desert Spice in other brands?

PPG: Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Burnt Caramel (2167-10), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Hot Wings (V046-5), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Sesame Crunch (PPG1198-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Determined Orange (SW 6635), ~87% proximity; Behr: Japanese Koi (P210-7), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rhumba Orange (HGSW6642), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~72% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Desert Spice?

The HEX code of Desert Spice (DE5202) is #C66B30, RGB 198, 107, 48. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.