Elusive Morel DEBN30 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B09D85, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tatami Mat from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B09D85 · DEBN30
Elusive Morel
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elusive Morel Technical Profile
HEX Code#B09D85
RGB176, 157, 133
Estimated LRV35.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Elusive Morel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elusive Morel
#B09D85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elusive Morel
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Elusive Morel Room Palettes
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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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Elusive Morel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elusive Morel have?
Elusive Morel by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Elusive Morel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elusive Morel are Tatami Mat by Behr (a close digital match), Studio Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Khaki Bronze by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elusive Morel'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 Elusive Morel?
Elusive Morel has a estimated lightness value of 35.0, 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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