Brassy DEA122 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5AB2C, estimated LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Yarrow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D5AB2C · DEA122
Brassy
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brassy Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5AB2C
RGB213, 171, 44
Estimated LRV43.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Brassy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brassy
#D5AB2C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC270
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brassy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brassy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Brassy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brassy have?
Brassy by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brassy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brassy are Yarrow by PPG (a close digital match), Wright Mustard by PPG (a close digital match), Almond Puff by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brassy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Brassy?
Brassy has a estimated lightness value of 43.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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