Hazelnut DE6032 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B29E9D, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusky Hyacinth from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B29E9D · DE6032
Hazelnut
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hazelnut Technical Profile
HEX Code#B29E9D
RGB178, 158, 157
Estimated LRV36.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Hazelnut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazelnut
#B29E9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9B85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hazelnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazelnut 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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Hazelnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazelnut have?
Hazelnut by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Hazelnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazelnut are Dusky Hyacinth by Valspar (a close digital match), Violet Vista by Behr (a close digital match), Antique Mauve by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hazelnut'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 Hazelnut?
Hazelnut has a estimated lightness value of 36.4, 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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