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Dunn-Edwards Vintage Oak

DESS41 · #978D81 · LRV ~27.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Eiffel Tower (~98% proximity)

Vintage Oak (DESS41) is a dark greige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Eiffel Tower (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Vintage Oak in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS41

HEX

#978D81

RGB

151, 141, 129

HSL

33°, 10%, 55%

Family

Greiges

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Vintage Oak FAQ

What undertone does Vintage Oak have?

Vintage Oak is a dark 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 Vintage Oak?

Vintage Oak has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.2 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Vintage Oak in other brands?

Glidden: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~98% proximity; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (SW 9172), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (HGSW9172), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), ~97% proximity; Behr: Art District (MQ2-57), ~97% proximity; Valspar: State of Mind (8005-10E), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~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 Vintage Oak?

The HEX code of Vintage Oak (DESS41) is #978D81, RGB 151, 141, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.