Bistre Pigment DEBN13 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #463C3D, LRV 5 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thick Chocolate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #463C3D · DEBN13
Bistre Pigment
5%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bistre Pigment Technical Profile
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Bistre Pigment in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bistre Pigment in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBistre Pigment
Nearly identical
BehrThick Chocolate
Thick Chocolate
Behr
Nearly identical
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Burgundy
Valspar
Very similar
Velvety Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Darkroom
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tucker Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Western Charcoal
PPG
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bistre Pigment
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bistre Pigment
#463C3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6D5748
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bistre Pigment
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bistre Pigment 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 Bistre Pigment.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bistre Pigment — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bistre Pigment have?
Bistre Pigment by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bistre Pigment in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bistre Pigment from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bistre Pigment are Thick Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match), Sarsaparilla by Behr (a near-identical match), Evening Empress by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bistre Pigment'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 Bistre Pigment?
Bistre Pigment has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bistre Pigment's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.