Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Palomino Pony |
| SKU | DET621 |
| Hex | #837871 |
| RGB | 131, 120, 113 |
| HSL | 23°, 7%, 48% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Palomino Pony
With an LRV of 19, Palomino Pony 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.
Palomino Pony 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.
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
C2 Paint
Behr
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Palomino Pony 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 #837871 in HSL space. Pair Palomino Pony 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 Palomino Pony Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palomino Pony 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 DET621 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Valspar, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Seine (6005-2B) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.4 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seine swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Urbane (C2-808) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urbane swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Vigilant (0563) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vigilant swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Charcoal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Behr, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Bridle Leather (N180-5) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bridle Leather swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Chinchilla (SW 6011) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chinchilla swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Weathered Plum (403-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Plum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Porcini (CSP-195) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porcini swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Coastal Fog (0213) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Palomino Pony
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Palomino Pony. The nearest is Elemental (JG-129) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elemental swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palomino Pony
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Palomino Pony — the nearest deck color, Broccoli Brown (NO. 198), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET621 instead. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Palomino Pony
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Palomino Pony — the nearest deck color, Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66), is clearly different (ΔE 9.27). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET621 instead. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Palomino Pony
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Palomino Pony — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 11.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET621 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →