Shady DEC774 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DBD6CB, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pebbled Shore from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DBD6CB · DEC774
Shady
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shady Technical Profile
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Shady in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shady in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsShady
Nearly identical
BehrPebbled Shore
Pebbled Shore
Behr
Nearly identical
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Putty
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flying Dove
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Limewash
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silent Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Polished
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shady
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shady
#DBD6CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shady
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shady 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Shady.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shady — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady have?
Shady 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 Shady in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shady from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady are Pebbled Shore by Behr (a near-identical match), Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shady'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 Shady?
Shady has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shady's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.