Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Neutral Wave |
| SKU | DEGR57 |
| Hex | #AFAFAC |
| RGB | 175, 175, 172 |
| HSL | 60°, 2%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Neutral Wave
Neutral Wave sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Neutral Wave 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
18 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Neutral Wave 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 #AFAFAC in HSL space. Pair Neutral Wave 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 Neutral Wave Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Neutral Wave 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 DEGR57 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Mineral Deposit (SW 7652) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral Deposit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Behr, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Soft Pebble (HDC-NT-27A) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soft Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Stone Harbor (2111-50) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Harbor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Valspar, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Metropolis (4005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Slate Pebble (PPG1005-4) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slate Pebble swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Neutral Wave
Glidden's nearest match is Flagstone (PPG1001-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Wave without repainting risk. See the full Flagstone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Neutral Wave
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Neutral Wave. The nearest is Woodsy Gray (425-3DB) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woodsy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Cobblestone Arch (HGSW 1474) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobblestone Arch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Cupola (JG-14) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Tin Man (0547) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Tin Man (0547) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Rodda, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Enigma (R014) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enigma swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Neutral Wave
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tailored (C2-958), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Neutral Wave without repainting risk. See the full Tailored swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Neutral Wave
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Neutral Wave. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Neutral Wave
At Kompozit, the closest color to Neutral Wave is Tin Man (0547) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →