Shady DEC774 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DBD6CB, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #DBD6CB · DEC774
Shady
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shady Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBD6CB
RGB219, 214, 203
Estimated LRV67.5
UndertoneNeutral
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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 →
Pebbled Shore
Behr
#DBD5CA
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Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
#DBD7CD
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Warm Putty
Valspar
#DAD4C8
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Flying Dove
Kilz
#DED8CD
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Pewter Moon
Vista Paint
#D8D4CA
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Limewash
Sherwin-Williams
#DBD5CB
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Silent Smoke
PPG
#DBD7CE
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Polished
Hirshfield's
#DED8CE
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Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
#DDD8CF
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Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
#D7CFC4
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Colors That Work With Shady
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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
Digital 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
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Shady — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shady have?
Shady 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 Shady from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shady are Pebbled Shore by Behr (a close digital match), Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ginger Sugar by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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