Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | California Sagebrush |
| SKU | DET513 |
| Hex | #959988 |
| RGB | 149, 153, 136 |
| HSL | 74°, 8%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards California Sagebrush
California Sagebrush sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
California Sagebrush 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 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 gray 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to California Sagebrush 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 #959988 in HSL space. Pair California Sagebrush 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 California Sagebrush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching California Sagebrush 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 DET513 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evergreen Fog swatch →
Behr Equivalent of California Sagebrush
The closest Behr equivalent of California Sagebrush is Laurel Leaf (PMD-56). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Laurel Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Laurel Leaf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Creekside Green (2141-40) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creekside Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Valspar, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Gray Expose (5007-2A) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.6 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Expose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of California Sagebrush
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Green Tea Leaf (PPG1128-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for California Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Green Tea Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of California Sagebrush
The closest Glidden equivalent of California Sagebrush is Eucalyptus Tree (10GY 30/104). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Eucalyptus Tree and you'll get the same color. See the full Eucalyptus Tree swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of California Sagebrush
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cypress Garden (424-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for California Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Lichen (NO. 19) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Rodda, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of California Sagebrush
C2 Paint's nearest match is Olmsted (C2-939), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for California Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Olmsted swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Portola Paints, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Country Gray (285141) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Kompozit, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →