Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Pigeonhole |
| SKU | DEBN57 |
| Hex | #AD9B7C |
| RGB | 173, 155, 124 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 58% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Pigeonhole
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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pigeonhole
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Fenland (HGSW 3214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pigeonhole without repainting risk. See the full Fenland 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pigeonhole
At Hirshfield's, 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 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 Mohalla swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Rodda's nearest match is Pumpkin Seed (CA148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pigeonhole without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Seed 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pigeonhole
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Pigeonhole is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pigeonhole
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pigeonhole. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.63 — 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 French Linen 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 →
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 →