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Dunn-Edwards Organic Matter
DE5509 · #A99E54 · LRV ~33.5
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Gremlin (~94% proximity)Organic Matter (DE5509) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Gremlin (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Organic Matter in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
33.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5509
HEX
#A99E54
RGB
169, 158, 84
HSL
52°, 34%, 50%
Family
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Organic Matter FAQ
What is the LRV of Organic Matter?
Organic Matter has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Organic Matter in other brands?
Glidden: Gremlin (PPG1110-5), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Jalapeño Pepper (2147-30), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Summer Moss (V057-4), ~92% proximity; PPG: Do Not Disturb (PPG1117-6), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Luau Green (SW 6712), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tupelo Tree (HGSW6417), ~86% proximity; Behr: Bitter Lemon (M310-6), ~82% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~73% 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 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.