Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Palomino Pony |
| SKU | DET621 |
| Hex | #837871 |
| RGB | 131, 120, 113 |
| HSL | 23°, 7%, 48% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Glidden, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6) — very close at ΔE 3.07, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Alder Branch (HGSW 3423) — 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 Alder Branch 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palomino Pony
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palomino Pony is Vigilant (0563) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Palomino Pony
Rodda has no exact twin of Palomino Pony. The nearest is Lapilli (R021) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lapilli 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 →