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Dunn-Edwards Organic Matter

DE5509 · #A99E54 · LRV 33.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Gremlin is a 94% match

Organic Matter (DE5509) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 33.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Gremlin (94% match).

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LRV

33.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5509

HEX

#A99E54

RGB

169, 158, 84

HSL

52°, 34%, 50%

Family

Yellows

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Organic Matter FAQ

What is the LRV of Organic Matter?

Organic Matter has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Organic Matter in other brands?

Glidden: Gremlin (PPG1110-5), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30), 94%; Valspar: Summer Moss (V057-4), 92%; PPG: Do Not Disturb (PPG1117-6), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tupelo Tree (HGSW6417), 86%; Behr: Bitter Lemon (M310-6), 82%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 73%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Organic Matter?

The HEX code of Organic Matter (DE5509) is #A99E54, RGB 169, 158, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.