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Dunn-Edwards Steep Escarpment

DESS44 · #948E80 · LRV 27.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay is a 98% match

Steep Escarpment (DESS44) is a dark greige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 27.2 (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 Studio Clay (98% match).

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LRV

27.2 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Steep Escarpment in other brands?

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