Dumpling 9616 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D8D0C1, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aged Beige from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D8D0C1 · 9616
Dumpling
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dumpling Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8D0C1
RGB216, 208, 193
Estimated LRV63.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Aged Beige
Behr
#D7CFC0
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Desert Palm
Vista Paint
#D8D0C2
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Cool Concrete
PPG
#D9D0C1
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Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore
#D8CFC0
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Existence
Dutch Boy
#D7D0C0
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Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CFC1
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Parlour Taupe
Valspar
#DAD0C0
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Shaded White
Farrow & Ball
#D9D2C1
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Harrow Gate
Hirshfield's
#DBD4C7
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Oatmeal
Kilz
#D7D1C0
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Colors That Work With Dumpling
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dumpling
#D8D0C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dumpling
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dumpling 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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Dumpling — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dumpling have?
Dumpling by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Dumpling from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dumpling are Aged Beige by Behr (a close digital match), Desert Palm by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Aged Beige by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dumpling'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 Dumpling?
Dumpling has a estimated lightness value of 63.6, 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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