Bay Salt DET642 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D2CDBC, 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.
Ref. #D2CDBC · DET642
Bay Salt
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Bay Salt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bay Salt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBay Salt
Nearly identical
PPGFrosted Almond
Frosted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
York Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Traditional Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Gentle Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bay Salt
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bay Salt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bay Salt Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bay Salt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bay Salt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bay Salt are Frosted Almond by PPG (a near-identical match), Ancient Marble by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Porcelain Slip by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bay Salt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.