Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | California Sagebrush |
| SKU | DET513 |
| Hex | #959988 |
| RGB | 149, 153, 136 |
| HSL | 74°, 8%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of California Sagebrush
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to California Sagebrush is Pigeon (NO. 25) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon 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 →
Clare Equivalent of California Sagebrush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of California Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.66). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET513 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of California Sagebrush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of California Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.26). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET513 instead. See the full Anita swatch →