Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bidwell Brown |
| SKU | DET698 |
| Hex | #B19C8F |
| RGB | 177, 156, 143 |
| HSL | 23°, 18%, 63% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Bidwell Brown
Bidwell Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Bidwell Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bidwell Brown 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 #B19C8F in HSL space. Pair Bidwell Brown 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 Bidwell Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bidwell Brown 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 DET698 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
The closest Behr equivalent of Bidwell Brown is Postmodern Mauve (PPU5-15). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Postmodern Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Postmodern Mauve swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Bidwell Brown is Dead Salmon (NO. 28). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Dead Salmon and you'll get the same color. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Whispering Woods (1012), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bidwell Brown without repainting risk. See the full Whispering Woods swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Trusty Tan (SW 6087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bidwell Brown without repainting risk. See the full Trusty Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bidwell Brown is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bidwell Brown is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Clawfoot swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
At Valspar, the closest color to Bidwell Brown is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bidwell Brown. The nearest is Village Crier (0190) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Bidwell Brown — the nearest deck color, Drifting Sand (0218), is clearly different (ΔE 5.55). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET698 instead. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Bidwell Brown — the nearest deck color, Coco Malt (C2-796), is clearly different (ΔE 5.57). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET698 instead. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bidwell Brown — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET698 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bidwell Brown — the nearest deck color, Quaint Cottage (JG-114), is clearly different (ΔE 7.53). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET698 instead. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bidwell Brown
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bidwell Brown — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 13.66). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET698 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →