Dolphin Pod DEGR49 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #86837D, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dolphin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #86837D · DEGR49
Dolphin Pod
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dolphin Pod Technical Profile
HEX Code#86837D
RGB134, 131, 125
Estimated LRV22.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Dolphin Pod
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Dolphin
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#86847E
Close digital match
Mountain Smoke
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#87837B
Close digital match
Pier
Behr
#87857E
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Going Grey
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#83807A
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#88857D
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#8B857F
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#817E7A
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Colors That Work With Dolphin Pod
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dolphin Pod
#86837D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dolphin Pod
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dolphin Pod 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
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Dolphin Pod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dolphin Pod have?
Dolphin Pod by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dolphin Pod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dolphin Pod are Dolphin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mountain Smoke by Valspar (a close digital match), Pier by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dolphin Pod'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 Dolphin Pod?
Dolphin Pod has a estimated lightness value of 22.8, 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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