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Dunn-Edwards Subtlety is Best

DEGR06 · #D4D0C6 · LRV ~63.2

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

Subtlety is Best (DEGR06) is a light greige from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 63.2 (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 Collingwood (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

63.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEGR06

HEX

#D4D0C6

RGB

212, 208, 198

HSL

43°, 14%, 80%

Family

Greiges

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Subtlety is Best FAQ

What undertone does Subtlety is Best have?

Subtlety is Best is a light greige with a subtle 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 Subtlety is Best?

Subtlety is Best has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 63.2 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 Subtlety is Best in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Collingwood (OC-28), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Conservative Gray (HGSW6183), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Moon Shot (8005-2B), ~98% proximity; Behr: Eon (N370-2), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Whiskers (PPG1025-3), ~97% proximity; PPG: Whiskers (PPG1025-3), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Skimming Stone (No. 241), ~95% 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 Subtlety is Best?

The HEX code of Subtlety is Best (DEGR06) is #D4D0C6, RGB 212, 208, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.