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Dunn-Edwards EquestrianDET661 · #BEA781 · LRV 39

Equestrian reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DET661 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS EQUESTRIAN
RGB 190, 167, 129LRV 39

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameEquestrian
SKUDET661
Hex#BEA781
RGB190, 167, 129
HSL37°, 32%, 63%
LRV39
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Equestrian

Equestrian sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.

Equestrian 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

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9118 · #B9A47E · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 38
SW 7539 · #C1A98A · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 42
SW 9103 · #C1A485 · ΔE 4 · LRV 40
SW 7538 · #C0A588 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 40

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All neutral at Behr →
S280-4 · #BFA47B · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 39
T13-4 · #BDA37E · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 39
T16-16 · #C0A887 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 41
N260-4 · #BBA889 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1047 · #C1A77D · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 40
HC-38 · #C1A77D · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 40
1061 · #C2A680 · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 39
HC-21 · #BAA887 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All neutral at Valspar →
6008-4A · #BDA982 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 40.8
T578 · #C2A987 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 41.7
T577 · #BEA98C · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 41.3
8004-22D · #B9AB88 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 41

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1093-5 · #C1A87D · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 41
PPG1100-4 · #B8A57B · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 39
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 39
PPG1080-4 · #C8A581 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 41

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 39/225 · #BEA982 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 39
PPG1093-5 · #C1A87C · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 41
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 39
50YY 39/230 · #B6A97F · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 39

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
320-4DB · #C0A87C · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 41
316-3DB · #C5AA85 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 42
217-4DB · #C6A880 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 42
415-4DB · #C0AA8C · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 42
HGSW 3194 · #B9A47E · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 39
HGSW 9118 · #B9A47E · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 39
HGSW 2185 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 42
HGSW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 38 · #BBA682 · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 39
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0267 · #C1A780 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 40
0302 · #BCA884 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 40
H112 · #BAA784 · ΔE 1.55 · LRV 38
0310 · #BDA97F · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 41

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0112 · #BBA684 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 40
0275 · #BBA583 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 39
0310 · #BAA47A · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 39
0323 · #BAA87D · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 40

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All neutral at Rodda →
CA095 · #BAA386 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 39
CA094 · #BCA68C · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 40
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 38
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-843 · #B9A47B · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 38
C2-875 · #BBA87E · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 40
C2-845 · #B9A888 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 40
BD29 · #BCAC87 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 42

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.86
All neutral at Portola Paints →
BOONDOCKS · #B09E85 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 35

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All neutral at Kompozit →
0275 · #BBA583 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 39
0310 · #BAA47A · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 38
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 38
0323 · #BAA87D · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 40

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Equestrian within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE6200 · LRV 38
DE6144 · LRV 37
DET668 · LRV 38
DEC729 · LRV 38
DEBN49 · LRV 38
DEBN50 · LRV 41

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BEA781 in HSL space. Pair Equestrian with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BEA781 + #8198BE
TRIADIC
#BEA781 · #81BEA7 · #A781BE
ANALOGOUS
#BE8881 · #BEA781 · #B7BE81

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.32:1fail
Sample text on black
9.03:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Equestrian Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Equestrian 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 DET661 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equestrian

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Equestrian

Behr's nearest match is Symphony Gold (T16-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Symphony Gold swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Equestrian

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brunswick Beige (1061), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Brunswick Beige swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Equestrian

Valspar's nearest match is Dry Earth (6008-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Dry Earth swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Equestrian

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Equestrian

Glidden's nearest match is Summerwood Gold (30YY 39/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Summerwood Gold swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Equestrian

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Equestrian

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Equestrian

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Equestrian is Biscuit (NO. 38). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Biscuit and you'll get the same color. See the full Biscuit swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Equestrian

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rich Reward (0302), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Rich Reward swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Equestrian

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Flaxen Field (H0112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Field swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Equestrian

Rodda has no exact twin of Equestrian. The nearest is Sand Sculpture (CA094) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Equestrian

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Equestrian is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Equestrian

Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Equestrian without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →

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