Pigeonhole DEBN57 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AD9B7C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #AD9B7C · DEBN57
Pigeonhole
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pigeonhole Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD9B7C
RGB173, 155, 124
Estimated LRV33.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#AA9A7A
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Northampton Putty
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#AD9D7D
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Colors That Work With Pigeonhole
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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
Digital 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
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Pigeonhole — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pigeonhole have?
Pigeonhole by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Pigeonhole from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pigeonhole are Stony Creek by PPG (a close digital match), Exploring Khaki by Behr (a close digital match), Northampton Putty by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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