Chiaroscuro DEBN78 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5B584E, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windgate Hill from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B584E · DEBN78
Chiaroscuro
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chiaroscuro Technical Profile
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Chiaroscuro in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chiaroscuro in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChiaroscuro
Nearly identical
BehrWindgate Hill
Windgate Hill
Behr
Nearly identical
Roycroft Bronze Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aegean Olive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Turkish Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Osiris
PPG
Very similar
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chiaroscuro
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chiaroscuro
#5B584E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#788458
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chiaroscuro
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chiaroscuro 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chiaroscuro — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chiaroscuro have?
Chiaroscuro by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Chiaroscuro in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chiaroscuro from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chiaroscuro are Windgate Hill by Behr (a near-identical match), Roycroft Bronze Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ironside by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chiaroscuro'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 Chiaroscuro?
Chiaroscuro has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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 Chiaroscuro's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.