Faux Bois DEGR15 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C0B6AB, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Versatile Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C0B6AB · DEGR15
Faux Bois
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Faux Bois Technical Profile
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Faux Bois in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Faux Bois in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFaux Bois
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsVersatile Gray
Versatile Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mortar and Pestle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gallery Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Clamshell
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokestack
Behr
Nearly identical
Trinket
Kilz
Nearly identical
North
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Lichen
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Faux Bois
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Faux Bois
#C0B6AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Faux Bois
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Faux Bois 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.
Faux Bois — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Faux Bois have?
Faux Bois 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 Faux Bois in your own space before committing.
What colors match Faux Bois from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Faux Bois are Versatile Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mortar and Pestle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gallery Grey by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Faux Bois'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 Faux Bois?
Faux Bois has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.6, 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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Why Faux Bois's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.