Linden Spear DE6285 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E9985, LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Squirrel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E9985 · DE6285
Linden Spear
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Linden Spear Technical Profile
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Linden Spear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Linden Spear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLinden Spear
Nearly identical
BehrGray Squirrel
Gray Squirrel
Behr
Nearly identical
High Park
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Farm Fresh
PPG
Nearly identical
Jade Dragon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cypress Garden
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Whispering Willow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tuscan Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Whispering Willow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Linden Spear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Linden Spear
#8E9985
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD87
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Linden Spear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Linden Spear 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 Linden Spear.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Linden Spear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Linden Spear have?
Linden Spear by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Linden Spear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Linden Spear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Linden Spear are Gray Squirrel by Behr (a near-identical match), High Park by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Weeping Willow by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Linden Spear'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 Linden Spear?
Linden Spear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.2, 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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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 Linden Spear's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.