Serene Thought DE6234 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5C0AC, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Organic Field from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5C0AC · DE6234
Serene Thought
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Serene Thought in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Serene Thought in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSerene Thought
Nearly identical
BehrOrganic Field
Organic Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Grey Birch
PPG
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greyed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dave’s Den
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Serene Thought
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serene Thought
#C5C0AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serene Thought
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serene Thought 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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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Serene Thought — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serene Thought have?
Serene Thought by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Serene Thought in your own space before committing.
What colors match Serene Thought from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene Thought are Organic Field by Behr (a near-identical match), Grey Birch by PPG (a near-identical match), Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Serene Thought'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 Serene Thought?
Serene Thought has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.5, 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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Why Serene Thought's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.