Misty Lake DEGR41 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9EA095, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Metal .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9EA095 · DEGR41
Misty Lake
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Misty Lake Technical Profile
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Misty Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misty Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMisty Lake
Nearly identical
ColorhouseMetal .04
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rustic Taupe
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray Exposé
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cannon Ball
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rare Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antiquated Pewter
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Greycliffe
PPG
Very similar
Cannon Ball
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Lake
#9EA095
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Lake 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 Misty Lake.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misty Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Lake have?
Misty Lake by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Misty Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misty Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misty Lake are Metal .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rustic Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misty Lake'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 Misty Lake?
Misty Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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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 Misty Lake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.