Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Calico Rock |
| SKU | DE6229 |
| Hex | #9C9584 |
| RGB | 156, 149, 132 |
| HSL | 42°, 11%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Calico Rock
Calico Rock sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Calico Rock 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
19 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Calico Rock 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 #9C9584 in HSL space. Pair Calico Rock 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 Calico Rock Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calico Rock 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 DE6229 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calico Rock
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rock without repainting risk. See the full Honed Soapstone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Behr, the closest color to Calico Rock is Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calico Rock
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gettysburg Gray (HC-107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rock without repainting risk. See the full Gettysburg Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Valspar, the closest color to Calico Rock is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29.9 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Calico Rock
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Calico Rock is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Glidden, the closest color to Calico Rock is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Calico Rock is Clifton Point (420-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calico Rock
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calico Rock is Stacked Stone (HGSW 3464) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stacked Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calico Rock
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Calico Rock is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calico Rock
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Calico Rock
At Rodda, the closest color to Calico Rock is Ashes (CA088) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) 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 Calico Rock
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalamazoo (C2-907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Calico Rock without repainting risk. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Calico Rock
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Calico Rock
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 34 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Calico Rock
Backdrop has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calico Rock
Kompozit has no exact twin of Calico Rock. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →