Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Kiln Dried |
| SKU | DET692 |
| Hex | #A89887 |
| RGB | 168, 152, 135 |
| HSL | 31°, 16%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Kiln Dried
Kiln Dried sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Kiln Dried 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Backdrop
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Kiln Dried 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 #A89887 in HSL space. Pair Kiln Dried 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 Kiln Dried Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kiln Dried 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 DET692 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Backdrop Equivalent of Kiln Dried
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Kiln Dried is Anita (BD-AN). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Backdrop is your counter, order Anita and you'll get the same color. See the full Anita swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kiln Dried
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Kiln Dried is Diversion (PPG1021-4). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Diversion and you'll get the same color. See the full Diversion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Dried without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Dried without repainting risk. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Behr's nearest match is Studio Taupe (PPU5-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Dried without repainting risk. See the full Studio Taupe swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kiln Dried without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kiln Dried
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Kiln Dried is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kiln Dried
At Valspar, the closest color to Kiln Dried is Woodland Stone (2007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodland Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kiln Dried
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kiln Dried is Timber (411-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timber swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kiln Dried
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kiln Dried is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Kiln Dried. The nearest is Downtown (CSP-165) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Downtown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Kiln Dried. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Kiln Dried
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Kiln Dried — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET692 instead. See the full Shade swatch →