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Dunn-Edwards Bittersweet

DET462 · #FEA051 · LRV 46.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail is a 94% match

Bittersweet (DET462) is a mid-tone orange from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 46.8 (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 Benjamin Moore Fruity Cocktail (94% match).

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LRV

46.8 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET462

HEX

#FEA051

RGB

254, 160, 81

HSL

27°, 99%, 66%

Family

Oranges

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Bittersweet FAQ

What is the LRV of Bittersweet?

Bittersweet has an 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.

What is the closest match to Bittersweet in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fruity Cocktail (147), 94%; PPG: Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6), 91%; Valspar: Brushed Orange (2007-3B), 90%; Glidden: Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6), 90%; Behr: Exotic Blossom (P240-6), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Osage Orange (SW 6890), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest (HGSW6670), 75%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 46%. 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 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.