Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Pigeonhole |
| SKU | DEBN57 |
| Hex | #AD9B7C |
| RGB | 173, 155, 124 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Pigeonhole
Pigeonhole sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Pigeonhole 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.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Pigeonhole 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 #AD9B7C in HSL space. Pair Pigeonhole 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 Pigeonhole Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pigeonhole 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 DEBN57 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Pigeonhole
The closest Valspar equivalent of Pigeonhole is Barrel-Aged (T580). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 33). If Valspar is your counter, order Barrel-Aged and you'll get the same color. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pigeonhole
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pigeonhole without repainting risk. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Strathmore Manor (244), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pigeonhole without repainting risk. See the full Strathmore Manor swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Behr's nearest match is Exploring Khaki (PPU8-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pigeonhole without repainting risk. See the full Exploring Khaki swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pigeonhole
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pigeonhole is Mohalla (0351) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pigeonhole
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pigeonhole is Artisan Tan (SW 7540) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artisan Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pigeonhole
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pigeonhole is Wild Desert (416-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Desert swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Pigeonhole. The nearest is Green Sleeves (0359) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Sleeves swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pigeonhole
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pigeonhole. The nearest is Range (C2-873) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Range swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Backdrop has no exact twin of Pigeonhole. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pigeonhole. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pigeonhole — the nearest deck color, Antiquing (JG-128), is clearly different (ΔE 5.44). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN57 instead. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pigeonhole — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 10.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN57 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →