Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Dusty Cobblestone |
| SKU | DEBN27 |
| Hex | #9B907F |
| RGB | 155, 144, 127 |
| HSL | 36°, 12%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Dusty Cobblestone
Dusty Cobblestone sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Dusty Cobblestone 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Cobblestone 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 #9B907F in HSL space. Pair Dusty Cobblestone 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 Dusty Cobblestone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Cobblestone 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 DEBN27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone is Tanglewood (SW 9607). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tanglewood and you'll get the same color. See the full Tanglewood swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Tan (BXC-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Raccoon Hollow (978), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Raccoon Hollow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Cobblestone without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusty Cobblestone is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusty Cobblestone is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Cobblestone is Nut Shell (PPG14-02) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusty Cobblestone. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Dusty Cobblestone. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dusty Cobblestone. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dusty Cobblestone. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 5.77). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN27 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dusty Cobblestone — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 6.9). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN27 instead. See the full Shade swatch →