Oyster DEC748 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E3D3BF, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Patience from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D3BF · DEC748
Oyster
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oyster Technical Profile
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Oyster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oyster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOyster
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPatience
Patience
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Locust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tender Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone Wash
Behr
Nearly identical
Maple Pecan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brandy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Candle Flame
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Joa's White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Navajo White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oyster
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oyster
#E3D3BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oyster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oyster 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 Oyster.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oyster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oyster have?
Oyster 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 Oyster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oyster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oyster are Patience by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Honey Locust by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tender Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oyster'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 Oyster?
Oyster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.7, 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 Oyster's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.