Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Monsoon |
| SKU | DE6039 |
| Hex | #A49593 |
| RGB | 164, 149, 147 |
| HSL | 7°, 9%, 61% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Monsoon
Monsoon sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Monsoon 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
12 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Monsoon 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 #A49593 in HSL space. Pair Monsoon 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 Monsoon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monsoon 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 DE6039 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monsoon
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Monsoon. The nearest is Polished Concrete (SW 9167) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polished Concrete swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monsoon
At Behr, the closest color to Monsoon is Heather Plume (PPU17-13) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heather Plume swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monsoon
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Monsoon. The nearest is Amethyst Sky (1447) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Sky swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monsoon
At Valspar, the closest color to Monsoon is Foggy Mauve (V126-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.6 vs 30) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foggy Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monsoon
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Monsoon is Heliotrope (PPG1015-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Heliotrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Heliotrope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Monsoon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Monsoon is Heliotrope (PPG1015-5). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Glidden is your counter, order Heliotrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Heliotrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monsoon
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Monsoon. The nearest is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Monsoon
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Monsoon is Homebody (JG-136) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Homebody swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monsoon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Monsoon. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →