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Dunn-Edwards Stepping Stone

DEBN71 · #B3AE99 · LRV ~42.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (~98% proximity)

Stepping Stone (DEBN71) is a mid-tone beige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 42.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Stepping Stone in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

42.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEBN71

HEX

#B3AE99

RGB

179, 174, 153

HSL

48°, 15%, 65%

Family

Beiges

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Stepping Stone FAQ

What undertone does Stepping Stone have?

Stepping Stone is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Stepping Stone?

Stepping Stone has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.2 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Stepping Stone in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (SW 6164), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (HGSW6164), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Finnie Gray (CW-55), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Soothing Sage (8004-23C), ~97% proximity; Behr: Bonsai Pot (N340-3), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Scottish Moor (PPG11-20), ~96% proximity; PPG: Scottish Moor (PPG11-20), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Stepping Stone?

The HEX code of Stepping Stone (DEBN71) is #B3AE99, RGB 179, 174, 153. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.