Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Dove's Cry |
| SKU | DEGR18 |
| Hex | #B8B1A9 |
| RGB | 184, 177, 169 |
| HSL | 32°, 10%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Dove's Cry
Dove's Cry sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Dove's Cry 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Dove's Cry 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 #B8B1A9 in HSL space. Pair Dove's Cry 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 Dove's Cry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dove's Cry 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 DEGR18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dove's Cry is Requisite Gray (SW 7023). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Requisite Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dove's Cry
Behr's nearest match is Classic (770B-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dove's Cry without repainting risk. See the full Classic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dove's Cry is Silver Fox (2108-50). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Silver Fox and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dove's Cry
At Valspar, the closest color to Dove's Cry is Soulful Grey (6004-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dove's Cry is City Street (PPG1018-3). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order City Street and you'll get the same color. See the full City Street swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dove's Cry is Mercurial (PPG1006-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Mercurial and you'll get the same color. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dove's Cry is Sultry Gray (442-3DB). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sultry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dove's Cry is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Requisite Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dove's Cry
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dove's Cry. The nearest is Renewed (JG-113) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Renewed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dove's Cry
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dove Tale (NO. 267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dove's Cry without repainting risk. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dove's Cry
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dove's Cry is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dove's Cry
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dove's Cry is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dove's Cry
The closest Rodda equivalent of Dove's Cry is Stone Fence (R026). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Rodda is your counter, order Stone Fence and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Fence swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dove's Cry
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dove's Cry is Tailored (C2-958) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dove's Cry
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dove's Cry. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dove's Cry
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dove's Cry is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →