Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Birchwood |
| SKU | DEC752 |
| Hex | #CCBEAC |
| RGB | 204, 190, 172 |
| HSL | 34°, 24%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Birchwood
Birchwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Birchwood 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Birchwood 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 #CCBEAC in HSL space. Pair Birchwood 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 Birchwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Birchwood 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 DEC752 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Birchwood is Sandbar (SW 7547). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sandbar and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandbar swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Behr equivalent of Birchwood is Bungalow Beige (HDC-AC-10). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Bungalow Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Bungalow Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Birchwood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ashen Tan (996), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Birchwood without repainting risk. See the full Ashen Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Birchwood
At Valspar, the closest color to Birchwood is Hopsack (3003-10B) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53.3 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopsack swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Birchwood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Birchwood is Hideaway (PPG14-26) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hideaway swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Birchwood
At Glidden, the closest color to Birchwood is Tawny Grey (45YY 51/105) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tawny Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Birchwood is Crumcake (411-2DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Crumcake and you'll get the same color. See the full Crumcake swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Birchwood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Muslin Bolt (HGSW 3506), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Birchwood without repainting risk. See the full Muslin Bolt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Birchwood
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Birchwood is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Birchwood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Birchwood is Stony Ground (NO. 211) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stony Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Birchwood is Moth Wing (0183). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Moth Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Birchwood is Moth Wing (0183). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Moth Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Rodda equivalent of Birchwood is Soapstone (CA034). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Rodda is your counter, order Soapstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Soapstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Birchwood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Birchwood is Monaco (C2-800) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monaco swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Birchwood
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Birchwood is Topanga (TOPANGA) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Topanga swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Birchwood
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Birchwood is Moth Wing (0183). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Moth Wing and you'll get the same color. See the full Moth Wing swatch →