Pigeonhole DEBN57 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AD9B7C, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stony Creek from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD9B7C · DEBN57
Pigeonhole
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pigeonhole Technical Profile
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Pigeonhole in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pigeonhole in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPigeonhole
Nearly identical
PPGStony Creek
Stony Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Exploring Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dried Edamame
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Flaxen Field
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pigeonhole
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pigeonhole
#AD9B7C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pigeonhole
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pigeonhole 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pigeonhole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pigeonhole have?
Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pigeonhole in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pigeonhole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pigeonhole are Stony Creek by PPG (a near-identical match), Exploring Khaki by Behr (a near-identical match), Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pigeonhole'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 Pigeonhole?
Pigeonhole has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pigeonhole's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.