Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Even Growth |
| SKU | DE5494 |
| Hex | #B2AA7A |
| RGB | 178, 170, 122 |
| HSL | 51°, 27%, 59% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Even Growth
Even Growth sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Even Growth 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
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Even Growth 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 #B2AA7A in HSL space. Pair Even Growth 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 Even Growth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Even Growth 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 DE5494 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Even Growth
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Even Growth is Ryegrass (SW 6423) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Even Growth
Behr's nearest match is Natchez Moss (PPU9-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Even Growth without repainting risk. See the full Natchez Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Even Growth
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Even Growth. The nearest is Golden Divan (CSP-1005) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Even Growth
Valspar has no exact twin of Even Growth. The nearest is Desert Grass (3008-7C) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Even Growth
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Even Growth without repainting risk. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Even Growth
Glidden's nearest match is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Even Growth without repainting risk. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Even Growth
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Even Growth is Fried Pickle (224-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Even Growth
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Even Growth is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Even Growth
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Even Growth is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Even Growth
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Even Growth is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Even Growth
At Rodda, the closest color to Even Growth is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Even Growth
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Even Growth is Outback (C2-669) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outback swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Even Growth
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Even Growth. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Even Growth
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Even Growth is Bamboo Forest (0401). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bamboo Forest and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →