Porcupine Needles DE6033 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #917A75, LRV 21 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cluster Fig from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917A75 · DE6033
Porcupine Needles
21%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Porcupine Needles Technical Profile
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Porcupine Needles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Porcupine Needles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPorcupine Needles
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCluster Fig
Cluster Fig
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Quietly Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Leather Book
PPG
Very similar
Modern Mocha
Behr
Very similar
Roadhouse Tavern
Valspar
Very similar
Socialite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Porcupine Needles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Porcupine Needles
#917A75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Porcupine Needles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Porcupine Needles 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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Porcupine Needles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Porcupine Needles have?
Porcupine Needles by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Porcupine Needles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Porcupine Needles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Porcupine Needles are Cluster Fig by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Quietly Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Old Leather Book by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Porcupine Needles'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 Porcupine Needles?
Porcupine Needles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Porcupine Needles's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.