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Dunn-Edwards Bakelite Yellow
DET657 · #C6B788 · LRV ~47.7
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan (~96% proximity)Bakelite Yellow (DET657) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 47.7 (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 Shakespeare Tan (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Bakelite Yellow in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
47.7 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DET657
HEX
#C6B788
RGB
198, 183, 136
HSL
45°, 35%, 65%
Family
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Bakelite Yellow FAQ
What is the LRV of Bakelite Yellow?
Bakelite Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 47.7 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 Bakelite Yellow in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Shakespeare Tan (228), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Halfway Green (P096), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Wheat Grass (SW 6408), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wheat Grass (HGSW6408), ~94% proximity; PPG: Nettle (PPG1111-4), ~92% proximity; Behr: Morning Tea (M330-4), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~88% 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 Bakelite Yellow?
The HEX code of Bakelite Yellow (DET657) is #C6B788, RGB 198, 183, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.