Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bison Beige |
| SKU | DEC750 |
| Hex | #9F9180 |
| RGB | 159, 145, 128 |
| HSL | 33°, 14%, 56% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Bison Beige
Bison Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Bison Beige 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
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bison Beige 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 #9F9180 in HSL space. Pair Bison Beige 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 Bison Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bison Beige 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 DEC750 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bison Beige
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Moth Wing (SW 9174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bison Beige without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bison Beige
At Behr, the closest color to Bison Beige is Cozy Cocoa (BNC-13) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bison Beige
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bison Beige is Weimaraner (AF-155). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Weimaraner and you'll get the same color. See the full Weimaraner swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bison Beige
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bison Beige without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bison Beige
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Bison Beige is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Oyster Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bison Beige
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bison Beige is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Oyster Shell and you'll get the same color. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bison Beige
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mission Brown (405-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bison Beige without repainting risk. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bison Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pebble Pathway (HGSW 2484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bison Beige without repainting risk. See the full Pebble Pathway swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bison Beige
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bison Beige. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bison Beige
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bison Beige is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bison Beige
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Bison Beige. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bison Beige
At Rodda, the closest color to Bison Beige is Ashes (CA088) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ashes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bison Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bison Beige is Kalamazoo (C2-907) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bison Beige
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Bison Beige. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bison Beige
At Backdrop, the closest color to Bison Beige is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bison Beige
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Bison Beige. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bison Beige
Kompozit has no exact twin of Bison Beige. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →