Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Neutral Wave |
| SKU | DEGR57 |
| Hex | #AFAFAC |
| RGB | 175, 175, 172 |
| HSL | 60°, 2%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
Kompozit
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Neutral Wave
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Neutral Wave — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 7.75). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR57 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Neutral Wave
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Neutral Wave — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 9.42). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR57 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →