Heather DEC773 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6CFBF, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Existence from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6CFBF · DEC773
Heather
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heather Technical Profile
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Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHeather
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyExistence
Existence
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Accolade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Skipping Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Crushed Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Palm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shoreline Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pebblebrook
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heather
#D6CFBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heather 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 Heather.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heather have?
Heather by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heather are Existence by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Accolade by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Skipping Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heather'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 Heather?
Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
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 Heather's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.