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Dunn-Edwards Steep Escarpment

DESS44 · #948E80 · LRV ~27.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay (~98% proximity)

Steep Escarpment (DESS44) 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 Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Steep Escarpment in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS44

HEX

#948E80

RGB

148, 142, 128

HSL

42°, 9%, 54%

Family

Greiges

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Steep Escarpment FAQ

What undertone does Steep Escarpment have?

Steep Escarpment 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 Steep Escarpment?

Steep Escarpment 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 Steep Escarpment in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (SW 9172), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (HGSW9172), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Winter Feather (PPG14-06), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Old Soul (M352), ~97% proximity; Behr: Gray Squirrel (N320-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), ~97% proximity; PPG: Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Treron (No. 292), ~93% 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 Steep Escarpment?

The HEX code of Steep Escarpment (DESS44) is #948E80, RGB 148, 142, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.