New Wool by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #D6C3B9 · DE6073

New Wool

57%LRV Value
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New Wool DE6073 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D6C3B9, 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.

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New Wool Technical Profile

HEX Code#D6C3B9
RGB214, 195, 185
LRV56.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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New Wool in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to New Wool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsNew Wool
Nearly identical
ValsparBadlands Taupe

Badlands Taupe

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wisp of Mauve

Behr

Nearly identical

Abalone Shell

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Wild Rice

PPG

Nearly identical

Coconut Macaroon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Wool Stockings

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rose Dust

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mauve Mystery

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Coconut Macaroon

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Scallop

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With New Wool

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

New Wool

#D6C3B9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA785

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for New Wool

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Coconut Macaroon

Complement

Skyline Steel

New Wool Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Shaker Gray

Pop

Cedar Grove

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Wine Tasting

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Day in the Shade

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to New Wool.

Desert Suede

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Go Quietly

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Bone Dry

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR22

#CDC8BC

Pumice Stone

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR32

#CDC9BB

Bay Salt

Dunn-Edwards · DET642

#D2CDBC

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Grandma's China

Benjamin Moore · CSP-365

#E4E0D6

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

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Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

#FFE2B4

Golden Gate

Sherwin-Williams · 7679

#D9AD7F

Balcony Rose

Behr · PPF-10

#C8B4AC

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample New Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match New Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New Wool are Badlands Taupe by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wisp of Mauve by Behr (a near-identical match), Regal by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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