Serpentine DE5502 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B8E54, 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.
Ref. #9B8E54 · DE5502
Serpentine
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Serpentine Technical Profile
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Serpentine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serpentine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSerpentine
Nearly identical
BehrGarden Salt Green
Garden Salt Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Vintage Olive
PPG
Nearly identical
Tupelo Tree
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Gi Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Prairie Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serpentine
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Serpentine.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serpentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serpentine have?
Serpentine by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Serpentine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serpentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serpentine are Garden Salt Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Vintage Olive by PPG (a near-identical match), Tupelo Tree by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Serpentine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.