Gecko DE5482 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D913C, estimated LRV 28 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Of Spring from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9D913C · DE5482
Gecko
28%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gecko Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D913C
RGB157, 145, 60
Estimated LRV27.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Gecko
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Green Of Spring
Kilz
#9E903B
Close digital match
Ornamental Grass
Vista Paint
#A09238
Close digital match
Banana Leaf
Behr
#9E8F3B
Close digital match
Rain Boots
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#A5953B
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#988E45
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PPG
#9F9049
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Benjamin Moore
#A08D40
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Offbeat Green
Sherwin-Williams
#9C8B1F
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Valspar
#9D9950
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RAL
#999950
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#998F5B
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Colors That Work With Gecko
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gecko
#9D913C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EA666
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gecko
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gecko 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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Gecko — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gecko have?
Gecko by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Gecko from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gecko are Green Of Spring by Kilz (a close digital match), Ornamental Grass by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Banana Leaf by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gecko'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 Gecko?
Gecko has a estimated lightness value of 27.7, 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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Why Gecko's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.