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Dunn-Edwards Open Sesame

DEBN54 · #A7997F · LRV 32.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Ode to Joy is a 97% match

Open Sesame (DEBN54) is a mid-tone beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 32.5 (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 Valspar Ode to Joy (97% match).

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LRV

32.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEBN54

HEX

#A7997F

RGB

167, 153, 127

HSL

39°, 19%, 58%

Family

Beiges

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Open Sesame FAQ

What undertone does Open Sesame have?

Open Sesame is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Open Sesame?

Open Sesame has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.5 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 Open Sesame in other brands?

Valspar: Ode to Joy (8004-20D), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (SW 7544), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (HGSW7544), 97%; Behr: Livingston (N330-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Shiitake Mushroom (CSP-1040), 96%; Glidden: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), 96%; PPG: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 87%. 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 Open Sesame?

The HEX code of Open Sesame (DEBN54) is #A7997F, RGB 167, 153, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.