Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Naturally-Sourced |
| SKU | DEGR24 |
| Hex | #BDB6A6 |
| RGB | 189, 182, 166 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Naturally-Sourced
Naturally-Sourced sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Naturally-Sourced 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 by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Naturally-Sourced 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 #BDB6A6 in HSL space. Pair Naturally-Sourced 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 Naturally-Sourced Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Naturally-Sourced 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 DEGR24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Analytical Gray (SW 7051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Behr, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gallery Buff (CSP-225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
The closest Valspar equivalent of Naturally-Sourced is Sandy Sage (5008-1C). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Sandy Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Glidden, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anew Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Naturally-Sourced is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Rodda has no exact twin of Naturally-Sourced. The nearest is Hearth (CA045) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Naturally-Sourced
Kompozit's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Naturally-Sourced without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →