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Union Springs

30%LRV Value
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Union Springs DE6243 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9C9680, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is At Ease Soldier from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Union Springs Technical Profile

HEX Code#9C9680
RGB156, 150, 128
LRV30.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Union Springs in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsUnion Springs
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAt Ease Soldier

At Ease Soldier

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Gettysburg Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Orestes

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sweet Carolina

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sylvan

PPG

Nearly identical

Milk Thistle

Behr

Nearly identical

Orestes

Vista Paint

Very similar

Stone Cottage

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Heirloom Brooch

Kilz

Very similar

Lichen

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Stone Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Union Springs

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Union Springs

#9C9680

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A2AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Union Springs

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Stone Gray

Complement

Queen's Wreath

Union Springs Room Palettes

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

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

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Ghost Town

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Smashed Grape

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

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Pop

Dover Straits

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Union Springs.

Dusty Cobblestone

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN27

#9B907F

Countryside

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR27

#989185

Barnwood Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DET620

#9E9589

Dapple Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DET511

#959486

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

California Sagebrush

Dunn-Edwards · DET513

#959988

More gray colors from other brands

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

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Union Springs — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Union Springs have?
Union Springs 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 Union Springs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Union Springs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Union Springs are At Ease Soldier by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gettysburg Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Orestes by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Union Springs'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 Union Springs?
Union Springs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.4, 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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