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Ref. #9A8D3F · DE5489

Jalapeno

26%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Jalapeno DE5489 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9A8D3F, LRV 26 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indolent Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Jalapeno Technical Profile

HEX Code#9A8D3F
RGB154, 141, 63
LRV26.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Jalapeno in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Jalapeno in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsJalapeno
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyIndolent Green

Indolent Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Banana Leaf

Behr

Nearly identical

Green Of Spring

Kilz

Nearly identical

Off The Grid

PPG

Nearly identical

Willow Green

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Ornamental Grass

Vista Paint

Very similar

Tupelo Tree

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rain Boots

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Crushed Oregano

Valspar

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Olive Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Jalapeno

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Jalapeno

#9A8D3F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8FA468

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Jalapeno

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Willow Green

Complement

Crushed Velvet

Jalapeno Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Melted Copper

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Smashed Grape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kinetic Energy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Jalapeno.

Gecko

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Cider Mill

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Eden Prairie

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Arrow Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE5440

#A28440

18th Century Green

Dunn-Edwards · DE5460

#A59344

Peanut Brittle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5447

#A6893A

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ancient Olive

Valspar · 6001-3A

#DEDECC

Star Dust

Behr · 390A-1

#FBF9E0

Powder Sand

Benjamin Moore · 2151-70

#F6F3E2

Funky Yellow

Sherwin-Williams · 6913

#EDD26F

Jalapeno — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Jalapeno have?
Jalapeno by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Jalapeno in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jalapeno from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jalapeno are Indolent Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Banana Leaf by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Of Spring by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jalapeno'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 Jalapeno?
Jalapeno has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.3, 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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