Squirrel'S Tail DEBN70 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9A9683, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gettysburg Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A9683 · DEBN70
Squirrel'S Tail
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Squirrel'S Tail Technical Profile
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Squirrel'S Tail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Squirrel'S Tail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSquirrel'S Tail
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGettysburg Gray
Gettysburg Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Milk Thistle
Behr
Nearly identical
Sylvan
PPG
Nearly identical
At Ease Soldier
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Carolina
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orestes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rock Wall
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Squirrel'S Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Squirrel'S Tail
#9A9683
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Squirrel'S Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Squirrel'S Tail 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 Squirrel'S Tail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Squirrel'S Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Squirrel'S Tail have?
Squirrel'S Tail 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 Squirrel'S Tail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Squirrel'S Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Squirrel'S Tail are Gettysburg Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Milk Thistle by Behr (a near-identical match), Sylvan by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Squirrel'S Tail'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 Squirrel'S Tail?
Squirrel'S Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Squirrel'S Tail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.