Natural Process DEGR23 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BBB5A9, estimated LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Urban Gateway from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BBB5A9 · DEGR23
Natural Process
47%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Natural Process Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBB5A9
RGB187, 181, 169
Estimated LRV46.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Urban Gateway
Kilz
#BCB5A9
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Pachyderm
Sherwin-Williams
#BAB3A6
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Cosmopolitan
Benjamin Moore
#BCB7AA
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Rushmore Gray
Behr
#B7B2A6
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Ghost Writer
PPG
#BCB7AD
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Light Lichen
Vista Paint
#BFB7A9
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Frappé
Valspar
#BFBAAF
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Light Lichen
Hirshfield's
#BFB6A9
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Rhino-Ed Gray
Dutch Boy
#BEB5A9
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Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
#B5AFA0
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Colors That Work With Natural Process
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Process
#BBB5A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Process
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural Process 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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Natural Process — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Process have?
Natural Process 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 Natural Process from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Process are Urban Gateway by Kilz (a close digital match), Pachyderm by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cosmopolitan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Natural Process'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 Natural Process?
Natural Process has a estimated lightness value of 46.5, 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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