Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Howdy Partner |
| SKU | DE6095 |
| Hex | #C6A698 |
| RGB | 198, 166, 152 |
| HSL | 18°, 29%, 69% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner
Howdy Partner 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 red 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.
Howdy Partner is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Howdy Partner 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 #C6A698 in HSL space. Pair Howdy Partner 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 Howdy Partner Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Howdy Partner 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 DE6095 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Howdy Partner
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Howdy Partner is Sandbank (SW 6052). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sandbank and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandbank swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Howdy Partner
The closest Behr equivalent of Howdy Partner is Cozy Blanket (ICC-53). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Cozy Blanket and you'll get the same color. See the full Cozy Blanket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Howdy Partner
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Howdy Partner. The nearest is Venetian Portico (AF-185) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At Valspar, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Adirondack Path (2004-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41.3 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adirondack Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Howdy Partner
Glidden's nearest match is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Howdy Partner without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Goose Island (408-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goose Island swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Intimate Tan (HGSW 3055) — very close at ΔE 2.07, 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 Intimate Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Howdy Partner
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Howdy Partner without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Howdy Partner
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Howdy Partner. The nearest is Mesa (C2-813) at ΔE 4.37 — 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 Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Howdy Partner
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Howdy Partner is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Howdy Partner
Kompozit's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Howdy Partner without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →