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Ref. #CDC8BC · DEGR22

Bone Dry

58%LRV Value
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Bone Dry DEGR22 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDC8BC, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Cove from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bone Dry Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDC8BC
RGB205, 200, 188
LRV57.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Bone Dry in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bone Dry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsBone Dry
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHidden Cove

Hidden Cove

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Storm's Coming

PPG

Nearly identical

Useful Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Tranquil Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

London Fog

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wet Concrete

Valspar

Nearly identical

Hidden Cove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Doves Wings

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Smoke Ring

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cornforth White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bone Dry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bone Dry

#CDC8BC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bone Dry

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Whale Bone

Complement

Misted Mountain

Bone Dry Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Spruce Woods

Pop

Caramel Apple

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Seaweed

Pop

Smashed Grape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Before the Storm

Pop

Pacific Blues

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bone Dry.

Pumice Stone

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR32

#CDC9BB

Petrichor

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR29

#CFCABF

En Plein Air

Dunn-Edwards · DET623

#D0C5BE

Go Quietly

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN29

#D2CABC

Cloud Cover

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR44

#CBCAC2

Bay Salt

Dunn-Edwards · DET642

#D2CDBC

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Bone Dry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bone Dry have?
Bone Dry by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Bone Dry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bone Dry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bone Dry are Hidden Cove by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Storm's Coming by PPG (a near-identical match), Useful Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bone Dry'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 Bone Dry?
Bone Dry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.9, 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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