Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Elusive Morel |
| SKU | DEBN30 |
| Hex | #B09D85 |
| RGB | 176, 157, 133 |
| HSL | 33°, 21%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel
Elusive Morel sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Elusive Morel 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
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Elusive Morel 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 #B09D85 in HSL space. Pair Elusive Morel 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 Elusive Morel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Elusive Morel 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 DEBN30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elusive Morel
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Elusive Morel is Studio Taupe (SW 7549). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Studio Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Elusive Morel
The closest Behr equivalent of Elusive Morel is Tatami Mat (UL190-19). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Tatami Mat and you'll get the same color. See the full Tatami Mat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Turret (CC-604) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turret swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At Valspar, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elusive Morel
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elusive Morel without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Glidden's nearest match is Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elusive Morel without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Wood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Wild Desert (416-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elusive Morel without repainting risk. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Fenland (HGSW 3214) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fenland swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Buff (NO. 20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elusive Morel without repainting risk. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Elusive Morel without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Sandy Bluff (H0111) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At Rodda, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Wheat (CA053) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Elusive Morel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Elusive Morel. The nearest is Fossil (C2-926) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Elusive Morel
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Elusive Morel is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Boondocks and you'll get the same color. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Elusive Morel. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Elusive Morel
Backdrop has no exact twin of Elusive Morel. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Elusive Morel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Elusive Morel is Village Crier (0190) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Village Crier swatch →