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Dunn-Edwards Shady

DEC774 · #DBD6CB · LRV ~67.5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (~99% proximity)

Shady (DEC774) is a light greige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 67.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Shady in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

67.5 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC774

HEX

#DBD6CB

RGB

219, 214, 203

HSL

41°, 18%, 83%

Family

Greiges

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Shady FAQ

What undertone does Shady have?

Shady is a light greige 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 Shady?

Shady has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 67.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Shady in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Balboa Mist (1549), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Limewash (SW 9589), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Skimming Stone (No. 241), ~98% proximity; Behr: Campfire Ash (N320-1), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2), ~98% proximity; Valspar: September Fog (6003-1A), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Egret White (HGSW7570), ~97% proximity; PPG: Silent Smoke (PPG1025-2), ~97% 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 Shady?

The HEX code of Shady (DEC774) is #DBD6CB, RGB 219, 214, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.