Serene Thought DE6234 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C5C0AC, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C5C0AC · DE6234
Serene Thought
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Serene Thought Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5C0AC
RGB197, 192, 172
Estimated LRV52.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Organic Field
Behr
#C6C1AC
Close digital match
Grey Birch
PPG
#C4BFAC
Close digital match
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
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Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
#C1BCA7
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Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
#C1BCA7
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Dave's Den
Hirshfield's
#C3BFAE
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
#C1BCAA
Close digital match
Greyed
Valspar
#C9C4B2
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Dave’s Den
Vista Paint
#C1BEAD
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Dry Mountains
Kilz
#C8BEAA
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#C9BEAB
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Colors That Work With Serene Thought
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Serene Thought from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serene Thought are Organic Field by Behr (a close digital match), Grey Birch by PPG (a close digital match), Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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