Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Cattail Marsh |
| SKU | DEBN59 |
| Hex | #938B73 |
| RGB | 147, 139, 115 |
| HSL | 45°, 13%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Cattail Marsh
Cattail Marsh sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Cattail Marsh 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Cattail Marsh 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 #938B73 in HSL space. Pair Cattail Marsh 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 Cattail Marsh Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cattail Marsh 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 DEBN59 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cattail Marsh is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 25). If Valspar is your counter, order Sweet Carolina and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Gray (CW-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cattail Marsh without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Behr's nearest match is Dry Pasture (PPU8-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cattail Marsh without repainting risk. See the full Dry Pasture swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mirrored Willow (0380), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cattail Marsh without repainting risk. See the full Mirrored Willow swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Meander (PPG1029-5) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meander swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cattail Marsh is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cattail Marsh. The nearest is Sawdust (SW 6158) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cattail Marsh — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN59 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cattail Marsh
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cattail Marsh — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN59 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →