Coyote DE5249 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DC9B68, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Folksy Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #DC9B68 · DE5249
Coyote
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coyote Technical Profile
HEX Code#DC9B68
RGB220, 155, 104
Estimated LRV39.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Coyote
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coyote
#DC9B68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBB73
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coyote
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coyote 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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Coyote — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coyote have?
Coyote by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Coyote from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coyote are Folksy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Spice Cookie by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Grand Canyon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Coyote'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 Coyote?
Coyote has a estimated lightness value of 39.7, 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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