Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Incense Stick |
| SKU | DEBN73 |
| Hex | #A08E78 |
| RGB | 160, 142, 120 |
| HSL | 33°, 17%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Incense Stick
Incense Stick sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Incense Stick 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Incense Stick 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 #A08E78 in HSL space. Pair Incense Stick 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 Incense Stick Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Incense Stick 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 DEBN73 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Incense Stick
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Incense Stick is Sandy Ridge (SW 7535). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sandy Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy Ridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Incense Stick
The closest Behr equivalent of Incense Stick is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Cottage Walk and you'll get the same color. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Incense Stick
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cabot Trail (998), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Incense Stick without repainting risk. See the full Cabot Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Incense Stick
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Terrace (8005-5E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Incense Stick without repainting risk. See the full Stone Terrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Incense Stick
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Incense Stick is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Incense Stick
Glidden's nearest match is Reindeer Fur (20YY 29/161), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Incense Stick without repainting risk. See the full Reindeer Fur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Incense Stick
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Incense Stick. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Incense Stick
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Incense Stick is Truffle Oil (HGSW 2504) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truffle Oil swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Incense Stick
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Incense Stick is Kinderhook Clay (H123) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Incense Stick
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Incense Stick is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Incense Stick
Rodda's nearest match is Mocha (CA048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Incense Stick without repainting risk. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Incense Stick
C2 Paint's nearest match is In the Bag (C2-840), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Incense Stick without repainting risk. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Incense Stick
Backdrop has no exact twin of Incense Stick. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Incense Stick
At Kompozit, the closest color to Incense Stick is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →