Bay Salt DET642 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D2CDBC, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Almond from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D2CDBC · DET642
Bay Salt
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bay Salt Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2CDBC
RGB210, 205, 188
Estimated LRV61.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Frosted Almond
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#CFCAB9
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Ancient Marble
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#D1CCB9
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Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
#D1CCB9
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York Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D3CCBA
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Oatmeal
Kilz
#D7D1C0
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Traditional Tan
Behr
#D6D2C0
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Gentle Soul
Valspar
#CECBBD
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Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
#D9D2C1
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Pebblebrook
Vista Paint
#D7CFBB
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Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
#D8D0BC
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Colors That Work With Bay Salt
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bay Salt
#D2CDBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Salt
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay Salt Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Bay Salt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bay Salt have?
Bay Salt by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bay Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Salt are Frosted Almond by PPG (a close digital match), Ancient Marble by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Porcelain Slip by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bay Salt's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bay Salt?
Bay Salt has a estimated lightness value of 61.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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