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Dunn-Edwards AdirondackDE6339 · #B0B9C1 · LRV 44

Adirondack reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6339 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS ADIRONDACK
RGB 176, 185, 193LRV 44

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameAdirondack
SKUDE6339
Hex#B0B9C1
RGB176, 185, 193
HSL208°, 12%, 72%
LRV44
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyGray
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About Dunn-Edwards Adirondack

Adirondack sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.

Adirondack is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9683 · #ADB8C0 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 47
SW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 48
SW 2832 · #B4B9B9 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 48
SW 9637 · #B0B7B7 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 46

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All gray at Behr →
PPU14-12 · #ADBAC5 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 48
ICC-45 · #AAB7C1 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 46
760E-3 · #AABCC2 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 48

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1627 · #ACB7C0 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 46
2128-50 · #ACBAC8 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 48
1592 · #B4BBBC · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 49
1438 · #B3B9C7 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 49

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All gray at Valspar →
V138-3 · #AAB7BF · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 46.2
4006-1B · #B2B8BC · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 47.2
4003-3C · #AEB6C3 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 46.5
5001-1B · #AEBABD · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 47.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-14 · #B0BCC2 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 49
PPG1040-3 · #B0BEC5 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 50
PPG1038-4 · #ADB6B9 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 46
PPG1043-4 · #B0B3BE · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 45

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.58
All gray at Glidden →
90BG 48/057 · #B1BAC3 · ΔE 0.58 · LRV 48
70BG 47/045 · #AFB9C0 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 47
50BG 47/039 · #B1B9BE · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 47
30BG 49/047 · #B0BBBF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 49

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All gray at Dutch Boy →
340-3DB · #AEB7C4 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 47
341-3DB · #B2B4BB · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 46
HGSW 3365 · #ADB5B9 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 45
HGSW 6248 · #ADB5B9 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 45
HGSW 3356 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 48
HGSW 6240 · #AABAC6 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 50
NO. CC6 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0511 · #AEB3B8 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 45
0518 · #B9BABF · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 49

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0518 · #B6B8BD · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 49
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 50

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All gray at Rodda →
R097 · #B3BEC5 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 51
CA193 · #ABB2B4 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 44
CA188 · #B4BFC1 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 51

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All gray at C2 Paint →
BD18 · #A4B5BD · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 45
C2-974 · #AAB6B6 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 45

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 50

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All gray at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 50

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 41

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All gray at Kompozit →
0518 · #B6B8BD · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 48
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 49

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Adirondack within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE6332 · LRV 44
DE6318 · LRV 44
DE6325 · LRV 46
DE5821 · LRV 43
DE6381 · LRV 44
DE6346 · LRV 47

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B0B9C1 in HSL space. Pair Adirondack with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B0B9C1 + #C1B8B0
TRIADIC
#B0B9C1 · #C1B0B9 · #B9C1B0
ANALOGOUS
#B0C1C1 · #B0B9C1 · #B0B1C1

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.99:1fail
Sample text on black
10.56:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Adirondack Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Adirondack from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE6339 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adirondack

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Adirondack is Lakeside (SW 9683). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lakeside and you'll get the same color. See the full Lakeside swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Adirondack

Behr's nearest match is Hazy Skies (PPU14-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Adirondack without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Skies swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Adirondack

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Manor Blue (1627), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Adirondack without repainting risk. See the full Manor Blue swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Adirondack

At Valspar, the closest color to Adirondack is Voyage (4006-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.2 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voyage swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adirondack

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Adirondack is Stormy (PPG10-14) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Adirondack

The closest Glidden equivalent of Adirondack is Downy Grey (70BG 47/045). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Downy Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Downy Grey swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adirondack

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Adirondack is Taboo Blue (340-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taboo Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adirondack

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Adirondack is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Adirondack

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Adirondack is Parma Gray (NO. 27) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parma Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Adirondack

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Adirondack. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adirondack

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Adirondack is Let It Rain (0518) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let It Rain swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Adirondack

Rodda's nearest match is Kefi (R097), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 51 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Adirondack without repainting risk. See the full Kefi swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Adirondack

At Clare, the closest color to Adirondack is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Adirondack

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Adirondack is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Adirondack

Backdrop has no exact twin of Adirondack. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Adirondack

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Adirondack is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Adirondack

At Kompozit, the closest color to Adirondack is Let It Rain (0518) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let It Rain swatch →

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