Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Pewter Patter |
| SKU | DET627 |
| Hex | #BAB4A6 |
| RGB | 186, 180, 166 |
| HSL | 42°, 13%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Pewter Patter
Pewter Patter sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Pewter Patter 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 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.
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Pewter Patter 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 #BAB4A6 in HSL space. Pair Pewter Patter 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 Pewter Patter Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pewter Patter 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 DET627 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pewter Patter
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Pewter Patter is Northern Cliffs (1536). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Northern Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Northern Cliffs swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pewter Patter
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pewter Patter is Pachyderm (SW 9596). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pachyderm and you'll get the same color. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pewter Patter
The closest Valspar equivalent of Pewter Patter is Sandy Sage (5008-1C). At ΔE 0.88 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 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Sandy Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pewter Patter
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Marshy Habitat (0204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Kompozit's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pewter Patter without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pewter Patter
At Behr, the closest color to Pewter Patter is Arid Plains (PPU25-07) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arid Plains swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pewter Patter
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pewter Patter is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) 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 →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pewter Patter
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pewter Patter is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pewter Patter. The nearest is Jitney (NO. 293) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jitney swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pewter Patter — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.68). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET627 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pewter Patter
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pewter Patter — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET627 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →