Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Quinoa Bowl |
| SKU | DEBN49 |
| Hex | #BAA484 |
| RGB | 186, 164, 132 |
| HSL | 36°, 28%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa Bowl sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Quinoa Bowl 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Quinoa Bowl 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 #BAA484 in HSL space. Pair Quinoa Bowl 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 Quinoa Bowl Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quinoa Bowl 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 DEBN49 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
The closest Behr equivalent of Quinoa Bowl is Country Cork (HDC-CT-07). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Country Cork and you'll get the same color. See the full Country Cork swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brush Beige (CW-125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quinoa Bowl without repainting risk. See the full Brush Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At Valspar, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Dry Earth (6008-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quinoa Bowl without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quinoa Bowl without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quinoa Bowl without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Palmyra Tan (H112) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmyra Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Quinoa Bowl is Highlight (0275). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Highlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
Rodda's nearest match is Sisal (CA095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quinoa Bowl without repainting risk. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Quinoa Bowl is Kerfuffle (C2-845) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kerfuffle swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Quinoa Bowl. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quinoa Bowl
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Quinoa Bowl is Highlight (0275). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Highlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Highlight swatch →