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.
Ref. #D6C3B9 · DE6073
New Wool
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to New Wool.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Wool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.