Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Doe Eyed |
| SKU | DEBN09 |
| Hex | #C4A898 |
| RGB | 196, 168, 152 |
| HSL | 22°, 27%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Doe Eyed
Doe Eyed sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Doe Eyed is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Doe Eyed 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 #C4A898 in HSL space. Pair Doe Eyed 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 Doe Eyed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Doe Eyed 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 DEBN09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pinky Beige (SW 79), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Pinky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Behr's nearest match is Cozy Blanket (ICC-53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Cozy Blanket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Venetian Portico (AF-185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Doe Eyed
The closest Valspar equivalent of Doe Eyed is Adirondack Path (2004-10A). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Adirondack Path and you'll get the same color. See the full Adirondack Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Doe Eyed
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Doe Eyed is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Taupe Tapestry and you'll get the same color. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Glidden's nearest match is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Doe Eyed
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Doe Eyed is Goose Island (408-3DB). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Goose Island and you'll get the same color. See the full Goose Island swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Doe Eyed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intimate Tan (HGSW 3055), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Intimate Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Doe Eyed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Doe Eyed is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Rodda has no exact twin of Doe Eyed. The nearest is Unity (R129) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Unity swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Portola Paints's nearest match is Havana (HAVANA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Doe Eyed
Kompozit's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Doe Eyed without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →