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Dunn-Edwards Bakelite Yellow

DET657 · #C6B788 · LRV 47.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan is a 96% match

Bakelite Yellow (DET657) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 47.7 (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 Shakespeare Tan (96% match).

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LRV

47.7 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET657

HEX

#C6B788

RGB

198, 183, 136

HSL

45°, 35%, 65%

Family

Yellows

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Bakelite Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Bakelite Yellow?

Bakelite Yellow has an 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.

What is the closest match to Bakelite Yellow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Shakespeare Tan (228), 96%; Valspar: Halfway Green (P096), 95%; Glidden: Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Wheat Grass (SW 6408), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wheat Grass (HGSW6408), 94%; PPG: Nettle (PPG1111-4), 92%; Behr: Morning Tea (M330-4), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), 88%. 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 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.