Deco Gray DET609 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #89978E, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Rhythm from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #89978E · DET609
Deco Gray
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Deco Gray Technical Profile
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Deco Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deco Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDeco Gray
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRiver Rhythm
River Rhythm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rushing River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creek Bend
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray Heron
PPG
Very similar
Jasper Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Singing in the Rain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
June Gloom
Kilz
Very similar
Beguile
Valspar
Very similar
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oval Room Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deco Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deco Gray
#89978E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deco Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deco Gray 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 Deco Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deco Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deco Gray have?
Deco Gray 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 Deco Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deco Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deco Gray are River Rhythm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rushing River by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Creek Bend by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deco Gray'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 Deco Gray?
Deco Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Deco Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.