Serpentine DE5502 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B8E54, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Salt Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9B8E54 · DE5502
Serpentine
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Serpentine Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B8E54
RGB155, 142, 84
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Garden Salt Green
Behr
#988D4F
Close digital match
Vintage Olive
PPG
#9B8D59
Close digital match
Tupelo Tree
Sherwin-Williams
#9C9152
Close digital match
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
#998F5B
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Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
#978D59
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Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
#958C56
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Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
#9C8B55
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Pickling Spice
Kilz
#99894A
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Gi Green
Benjamin Moore
#96874A
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Prairie Sage
Valspar
#9C955F
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RAL
#9E9764
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Colors That Work With Serpentine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serpentine
#9B8E54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99A77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serpentine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serpentine 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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Serpentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serpentine have?
Serpentine 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 Serpentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serpentine are Garden Salt Green by Behr (a close digital match), Vintage Olive by PPG (a close digital match), Tupelo Tree by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Serpentine'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 Serpentine?
Serpentine has a estimated lightness value of 27.0, 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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