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Dunn-Edwards Bittersweet
DET462 · #FEA051 · LRV ~46.8
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail (~94% proximity)Bittersweet (DET462) is a mid-tone orange from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 46.8 (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 Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Bittersweet in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
46.8 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DET462
HEX
#FEA051
RGB
254, 160, 81
HSL
27°, 99%, 66%
Family
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Bittersweet FAQ
What is the LRV of Bittersweet?
Bittersweet has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46.8 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 Bittersweet in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Fruity Cocktail (147), ~94% proximity; PPG: Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Brushed Orange (2007-3B), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6), ~90% proximity; Behr: Exotic Blossom (P240-6), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Osage Orange (SW 6890), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest (HGSW6670), ~75% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~46% 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 Bittersweet?
The HEX code of Bittersweet (DET462) is #FEA051, RGB 254, 160, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.