Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Scrublands Habitat |
| SKU | DESS24 |
| Hex | #8D8979 |
| RGB | 141, 137, 121 |
| HSL | 48°, 8%, 51% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Scrublands Habitat
Scrublands Habitat sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Scrublands Habitat 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
Behr
C2 Paint
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Scrublands Habitat 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 #8D8979 in HSL space. Pair Scrublands Habitat 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 Scrublands Habitat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scrublands Habitat 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 DESS24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Squirrel Tail (1476), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scrublands Habitat without repainting risk. See the full Squirrel Tail swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Behr's nearest match is Shady Oak (PPF-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scrublands Habitat without repainting risk. See the full Shady Oak swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
C2 Paint's nearest match is Woodpecker (C2-905), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scrublands Habitat without repainting risk. See the full Woodpecker swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roller Coaster swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Treron (NO. 292) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treron swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At Valspar, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Artichoke (6003-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Greystoke (0575) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scrublands Habitat is Alloy (SW 9569) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Alloy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Kompozit has no exact twin of Scrublands Habitat. The nearest is Burning Idea (0373) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Clare has no exact twin of Scrublands Habitat. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Scrublands Habitat. The nearest is Promising Gray (439-4DB) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promising Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Scrublands Habitat
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Scrublands Habitat — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 6.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DESS24 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →