Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Flintstone |
| SKU | DE6221 |
| Hex | #BBB3A2 |
| RGB | 187, 179, 162 |
| HSL | 41°, 16%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Flintstone
Flintstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Flintstone 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Flintstone 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 #BBB3A2 in HSL space. Pair Flintstone 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 Flintstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Flintstone 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 DE6221 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flintstone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Flintstone is Outrigger (SW 9517). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Outrigger and you'll get the same color. See the full Outrigger swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Flintstone
At Behr, the closest color to Flintstone is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Flintstone
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Flintstone is Pashmina (AF-100). 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 44 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pashmina and you'll get the same color. See the full Pashmina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Flintstone
Valspar's nearest match is Patrick's Eyes (T690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.3 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flintstone without repainting risk. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Flintstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Flintstone is Discover (PPG1021-3) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Discover swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Flintstone
The closest Glidden equivalent of Flintstone is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If Glidden is your counter, order Dry Goods Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Flintstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Flintstone is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Flintstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Flintstone is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Flintstone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Flintstone is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Flintstone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Flintstone. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Flintstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Flintstone is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Flintstone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flintstone without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Flintstone
At Rodda, the closest color to Flintstone is Celadon (CA158) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Flintstone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Flintstone without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Flintstone
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flintstone without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Flintstone
Kompozit's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Flintstone without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →