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Shaker Gray

13%LRV Value
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Shaker Gray DE6231 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6C6556, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabin Fever from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Shaker Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#6C6556
RGB108, 101, 86
LRV13.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Shaker Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Shaker Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsShaker Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCabin Fever

Cabin Fever

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Beige Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Carlton Clay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Eclipse

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Ivy Topiary

Behr

Very similar

Bronzed Ivy

PPG

Very similar

Falcon's Plume

Valspar

Very similar

Aran Isle

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Monk's Cloth

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cardamom

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Muddy Paws

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Shaker Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Shaker Gray

#6C6556

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8A9362

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Shaker Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Griffin

Complement

Thunder Bay

Shaker Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Apple

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sentimental

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pacific Blues

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Shaker Gray.

Prune the Tree

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN77

#656056

Three Bears

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN34

#695C51

Kickin' It Old School

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN37

#756550

Aromatic Cloves

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN72

#6D6661

Coffee Purveyors

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN45

#776050

Shutters

Dunn-Edwards · DET519

#6C705E

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Shaker Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Shaker Gray have?
Shaker Gray by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shaker Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shaker Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shaker Gray are Cabin Fever by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beige Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Carlton Clay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shaker Gray'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 Shaker Gray?
Shaker Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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