Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Linden Spear |
| SKU | DE6285 |
| Hex | #8E9985 |
| RGB | 142, 153, 133 |
| HSL | 93°, 9%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Linden Spear
Linden Spear 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 green 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.
Linden Spear is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Linden Spear 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 #8E9985 in HSL space. Pair Linden Spear 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 Linden Spear Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Linden Spear 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 DE6285 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Linden Spear
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jade Dragon (SW 9129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Linden Spear without repainting risk. See the full Jade Dragon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Linden Spear
The closest Behr equivalent of Linden Spear is Gray Squirrel (N320-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Gray Squirrel and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Squirrel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Linden Spear
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Linden Spear is High Park (467). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order High Park and you'll get the same color. See the full High Park swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Linden Spear
Valspar's nearest match is Irish Paddock (5006-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.1 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Linden Spear without repainting risk. See the full Irish Paddock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Linden Spear
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Linden Spear without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Linden Spear
Glidden's nearest match is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Linden Spear without repainting risk. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Linden Spear
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cypress Garden (424-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Linden Spear without repainting risk. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Linden Spear
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Linden Spear. The nearest is Garden Essential (JG-57) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Linden Spear
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Linden Spear. The nearest is Suffield Green (NO. 77) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Suffield Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Linden Spear
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Linden Spear is Willowbrook Manor (H082) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Linden Spear
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Linden Spear is Whispering Willow (H0082) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Linden Spear
At Rodda, the closest color to Linden Spear is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Linden Spear
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Linden Spear. The nearest is Olmsted (C2-939) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olmsted swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Linden Spear
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Linden Spear. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Linden Spear
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Linden Spear. The nearest is Country Gray (285141) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Linden Spear
At Kompozit, the closest color to Linden Spear is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →