Bay Salt works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 61 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #D2CDBC · DET642
Bay Salt
61%LRV Value
Bay Salt Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Bay Salt (DET642)? It's a light warm beige — hex #D2CDBC, LRV 61. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Bay Salt is PPG Frosted Almond — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Ancient Marble and Dutch Boy Porcelain Slip also close. At LRV 61, Bay Salt sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Bay Salt pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. As a lighter neutral, Bay Salt works as a whole-room or trim color and keeps adjoining colors reading clean — pair it with crisper whites a step brighter than itself so the trim still separates. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. Lighter neutrals reveal their undertone most, so Bay Salt can swing warmer under 2700K bulbs and cleaner under 4000K daylight — sample it against your trim before committing.
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Colors Similar to Bay Salt
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bay Salt.
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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Bay Salt's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Bay Salt depends on the room. Here's how to choose.