Brittlebush 6684 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EAAE47, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeyed from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAAE47 · 6684
Brittlebush
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brittlebush Technical Profile
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Brittlebush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brittlebush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBrittlebush
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHoneyed
Honeyed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lion's Mane
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sahara Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Glen Ridge Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oro De Maya
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lemon Poppy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Golden Moon
Valspar
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brittlebush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brittlebush
#EAAE47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brittlebush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brittlebush 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Brittlebush.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brittlebush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brittlebush have?
Brittlebush by Sherwin-Williams 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 Brittlebush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brittlebush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brittlebush are Honeyed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lion's Mane by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sahara Shade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brittlebush'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 Brittlebush?
Brittlebush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.2, 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 Brittlebush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.