Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bedrock Gray |
| SKU | DEPF01 |
| Hex | #999B9B |
| RGB | 153, 155, 155 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 60% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Bedrock Gray
Bedrock Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bedrock Gray 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
C2 Paint
Behr
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bedrock Gray within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #999B9B in HSL space. Pair Bedrock Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Bedrock Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bedrock Gray 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 DEPF01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Hailstorm (C2-969), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Bedrock Gray without repainting risk. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Behr's nearest match is Tavern Taupe (N140-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Bedrock Gray without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Taupe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Bedrock Gray without repainting risk. See the full Playing Possum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pewter (2121-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Bedrock Gray without repainting risk. See the full Pewter swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bedrock Gray is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Bedrock Gray is Made in the Shade (V116-2) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.5 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Made in the Shade swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bedrock Gray is Earl Grey (SW 7660) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Earl Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bedrock Gray is Jet Gray (0548) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bedrock Gray is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bedrock Gray. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bedrock Gray. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bedrock Gray — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.18). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEPF01 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bedrock Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bedrock Gray — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.41). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEPF01 instead. See the full Anita swatch →