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Dunn-Edwards Porcupine Needles

DE6033 · #917A75 · LRV 21.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet is a 96% match

Porcupine Needles (DE6033) is a dark orange from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 21.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet (96% match).

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LRV

21.2 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6033

HEX

#917A75

RGB

145, 122, 117

HSL

11°, 11%, 51%

Family

Oranges

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Porcupine Needles FAQ

What undertone does Porcupine Needles have?

Porcupine Needles has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark orange. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Porcupine Needles?

Porcupine Needles has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.2 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.

What is the closest match to Porcupine Needles in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Quietly Violet (CSP-415), 96%; Valspar: Irish Tea (1004-9C), 95%; PPG: Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5), 95%; Behr: Mystere (N130-5), 95%; Glidden: Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (SW 6025), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (HGSW6025), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 84%. 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 Porcupine Needles?

The HEX code of Porcupine Needles (DE6033) is #917A75, RGB 145, 122, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.