Coyote DE5249 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DC9B68, 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.
Ref. #DC9B68 · DE5249
Coyote
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Coyote Technical Profile
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Coyote in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coyote in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCoyote
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFolksy Gold
Folksy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grand Canyon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toffee Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Caramel Sundae
Behr
Very similar
Caramelized Orange
PPG
Very similar
Spiced Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coyote
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Coyote.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Coyote in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coyote from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coyote are Folksy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spice Cookie by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Grand Canyon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Coyote's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.