Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Metal Fringe |
| SKU | DET626 |
| Hex | #837E74 |
| RGB | 131, 126, 116 |
| HSL | 40°, 6%, 48% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Metal Fringe
With an LRV of 21, Metal Fringe is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Metal Fringe works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Metal Fringe 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 #837E74 in HSL space. Pair Metal Fringe 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 Metal Fringe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Metal Fringe 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 DET626 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Metal Fringe
The closest Behr equivalent of Metal Fringe is Smoky Trout (MQ2-53). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Smoky Trout and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Trout swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Metal Fringe
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Metal Fringe is Tribeca (C2-904). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Tribeca and you'll get the same color. See the full Tribeca swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Vigilant (0563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Metal Fringe without repainting risk. See the full Vigilant swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Kompozit's nearest match is Fireplace Mantel (0569), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Metal Fringe without repainting risk. See the full Fireplace Mantel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Barnwood (CSP-115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metal Fringe without repainting risk. See the full Barnwood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Metal Fringe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Metal Fringe is Niagara Valley (422-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niagara Valley swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Metal Fringe
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Metal Fringe is Link Gray (SW 6200) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Link Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Metal Fringe
At Valspar, the closest color to Metal Fringe is Lead Cast (5007-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lead Cast swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Metal Fringe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Metal Fringe is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Metal Fringe
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Metal Fringe. The nearest is Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cool Charcoal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Metal Fringe. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Metal Fringe — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.03). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET626 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Metal Fringe
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Metal Fringe — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 7.37). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET626 instead. See the full Irony swatch →