Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | High Noon |
| SKU | DEC743 |
| Hex | #CFB999 |
| RGB | 207, 185, 153 |
| HSL | 36°, 36%, 71% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards High Noon
High Noon sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
High Noon 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 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to High Noon 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 #CFB999 in HSL space. Pair High Noon 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 High Noon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching High Noon 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 DEC743 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of High Noon
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tumblin' Tumbleweed (SW 9120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Tumblin' Tumbleweed swatch →
Behr Equivalent of High Noon
Behr's nearest match is Hayloft (MQ2-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Hayloft swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of High Noon
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of High Noon is Stone House (1039). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Stone House and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone House swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of High Noon
At Valspar, the closest color to High Noon is Epic (6008-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49.6 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of High Noon
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of High Noon is Baguette (PPG12-30). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Baguette and you'll get the same color. See the full Baguette swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of High Noon
Glidden's nearest match is Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Vinegar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of High Noon
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of High Noon is Biscotti Beige (415-3DB). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Biscotti Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Biscotti Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of High Noon
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Texas Tumbleweed (HGSW 3206), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 53 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Texas Tumbleweed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of High Noon
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of High Noon. The nearest is Mortar Pink (NO. G13) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of High Noon
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to High Noon is Crowned One (0238) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crowned One swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of High Noon
Hirshfield's's nearest match is October Harvest (0266), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full October Harvest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of High Noon
Rodda's nearest match is Straw (CA117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of High Noon
C2 Paint's nearest match is Chai (C2-861), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full Chai swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of High Noon
Kompozit's nearest match is October Harvest (0266), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for High Noon without repainting risk. See the full October Harvest swatch →