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Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel

DEBN30 · #B09D85 · LRV 35

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe is a 98% match

Elusive Morel (DEBN30) is a mid-tone beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 35 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe (98% match).

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LRV

35 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEBN30

HEX

#B09D85

RGB

176, 157, 133

HSL

33°, 21%, 61%

Family

Beiges

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Elusive Morel FAQ

What undertone does Elusive Morel have?

Elusive Morel is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Elusive Morel?

Elusive Morel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Elusive Morel in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Studio Taupe (SW 7549), 98%; Glidden: Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), 97%; Valspar: Smoky Topaz (V134-4), 97%; Behr: Midtown (MQ2-47), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (HGSW7544), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Dellwood Sand (1019), 95%; PPG: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Elusive Morel?

The HEX code of Elusive Morel (DEBN30) is #B09D85, RGB 176, 157, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.