Mother Earth DE5718 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #849C8D, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paradise Found from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #849C8D · DE5718
Mother Earth
31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mother Earth Technical Profile
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Mother Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mother Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMother Earth
Nearly identical
PPGParadise Found
Paradise Found
PPG
Nearly identical
Naturalist Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Parisian Patina
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bayfront Palm
Kilz
Very similar
Bristol Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Field of Pines
Valspar
Very similar
Summer's Day
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bristol Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Backwoods Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Water .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mother Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mother Earth
#849C8D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mother Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mother Earth 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
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Mother Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mother Earth have?
Mother Earth 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 Mother Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mother Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mother Earth are Paradise Found by PPG (a near-identical match), Naturalist Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Parisian Patina by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mother Earth'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 Mother Earth?
Mother Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mother Earth's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.