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Dunn-Edwards Shale Stone

DEGR25 · #968E85 · LRV 27.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear is a 98% match

Shale Stone (DEGR25) is a dark greige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 27.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear (98% match).

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LRV

27.5 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEGR25

HEX

#968E85

RGB

150, 142, 133

HSL

32°, 7%, 55%

Family

Greiges

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Shale Stone FAQ

What undertone does Shale Stone have?

Shale Stone is a dark greige with a moderate 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 Shale Stone?

Shale Stone has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Shale Stone in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Elephant Ear (SW 9168), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 98%; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Castle Gate (CSP-75), 97%; Glidden: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 97%; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 96%; Behr: Elephant Skin (PPU18-16), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), 96%. 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 Shale Stone?

The HEX code of Shale Stone (DEGR25) is #968E85, RGB 150, 142, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.