New Wool DE6073 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6C3B9, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Badlands Taupe from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D6C3B9 · DE6073
New Wool
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
New Wool Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6C3B9
RGB214, 195, 185
Estimated LRV56.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to New Wool
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Badlands Taupe
Valspar
#D7C3BA
Close digital match
Wisp of Mauve
Behr
#D9C7BE
Close digital match
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Sherwin-Williams
#DBC7BD
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Wild Rice
PPG
#D5BFB4
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Coconut Macaroon
Vista Paint
#D7C7BD
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Wool Stockings
Kilz
#D9C2B5
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Rose Dust
Benjamin Moore
#D4C5BB
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Mauve Mystery
Dutch Boy
#DAC3BA
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Coconut Macaroon
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#DACAC0
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Colors That Work With New Wool
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Wool
#D6C3B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Wool
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Wool 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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New Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Wool have?
New Wool by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 New Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Wool are Badlands Taupe by Valspar (a close digital match), Wisp of Mauve by Behr (a close digital match), Regal by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting New Wool'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 New Wool?
New Wool has a estimated lightness value of 56.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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