Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Macramé Knot |
| SKU | DEBN63 |
| Hex | #ACA38E |
| RGB | 172, 163, 142 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Macramé Knot
Macramé Knot sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Macramé Knot 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.
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Macramé Knot 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 #ACA38E in HSL space. Pair Macramé Knot 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 Macramé Knot Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Macramé Knot 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 DEBN63 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Macramé Knot
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Macramé Knot is Fossil (C2-926). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Fossil and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossil swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Meditation (AF-395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Meditation swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Behr's nearest match is Over The Taupe (BNC-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Over The Taupe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Kompozit's nearest match is Urban Charm (0337), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Urban Charm (0337), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Backdrop's nearest match is Carry the Two (BD-CT), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macramé Knot without repainting risk. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Macramé Knot
At Valspar, the closest color to Macramé Knot is Gray Silt (6002-1C) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Macramé Knot
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Macramé Knot is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Macramé Knot
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Macramé Knot is Prairie Grass (SW 7546) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Grass swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Macramé Knot
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Macramé Knot is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Macramé Knot. The nearest is Worn Greige (441-4DB) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Macramé Knot
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Macramé Knot — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 9.47). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN63 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →