Rugged Individual DEBN32 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #86766C, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grizzly from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #86766C · DEBN32
Rugged Individual
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rugged Individual Technical Profile
HEX Code#86766C
RGB134, 118, 108
Estimated LRV19.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#85766A
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#867A6F
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Colors That Work With Rugged Individual
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rugged Individual
#86766C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8A37D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rugged Individual
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rugged Individual Room Palettes
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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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Rugged Individual — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rugged Individual have?
Rugged Individual by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Rugged Individual from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rugged Individual are Grizzly by Behr (a close digital match), Chocolate Heart by Behr (a close digital match), Beachcomber by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rugged Individual'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 Rugged Individual?
Rugged Individual has a estimated lightness value of 19.1, 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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