Winding Road DEFD61 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #838287, LRV 23 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warrior from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #838287 · DEFD61
Winding Road
23%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Winding Road Technical Profile
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Winding Road in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winding Road in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWinding Road
Nearly identical
KilzWarrior
Warrior
Kilz
Nearly identical
Victorian Pewter
PPG
Nearly identical
Girgitta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinder Fox
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Old Amethyst
Behr
Very similar
Captain Nemo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sensuous Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Natural Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winding Road
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winding Road
#838287
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winding Road
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winding Road 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
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Winding Road — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winding Road have?
Winding Road by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) 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 Winding Road in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winding Road from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winding Road are Warrior by Kilz (a near-identical match), Victorian Pewter by PPG (a near-identical match), Girgitta by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winding Road'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 Winding Road?
Winding Road has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winding Road's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.