Mushroom Foraging DEGR05 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E8277, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bohemian Earth from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8E8277 · DEGR05
Mushroom Foraging
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mushroom Foraging Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8277
RGB142, 130, 119
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#8F8276
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#908379
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Colors That Work With Mushroom Foraging
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mushroom Foraging
#8E8277
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mushroom Foraging
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mushroom Foraging 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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Mushroom Foraging — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mushroom Foraging have?
Mushroom Foraging 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 Mushroom Foraging from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mushroom Foraging are Bohemian Earth by Kilz (a close digital match), Cobblestone Streets by Kilz (a close digital match), Timeless Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mushroom Foraging'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 Mushroom Foraging?
Mushroom Foraging has a estimated lightness value of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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