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Dunn-Edwards Early American Classic

DESS43 · #A29582 · LRV 30.8

Compare with other brands: Behr Rolling Pebble is a 98% match

Early American Classic (DESS43) is a mid-tone beige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 30.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Rolling Pebble (98% match).

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LRV

30.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS43

HEX

#A29582

RGB

162, 149, 130

HSL

36°, 15%, 57%

Family

Beiges

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Early American Classic FAQ

What undertone does Early American Classic have?

Early American Classic is a mid-tone beige 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 Early American Classic?

Early American Classic has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30.8 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.

What is the closest match to Early American Classic in other brands?

Behr: Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23), 98%; Glidden: Oyster Shell (PPG14-13), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Weimaraner (AF-155), 96%; PPG: Oyster Shell (PPG14-13), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sanderling (SW 7513), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sanderling (HGSW7513), 96%; Valspar: Stone Terrace (8005-5E), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 91%. 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 Early American Classic?

The HEX code of Early American Classic (DESS43) is #A29582, RGB 162, 149, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.