Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Serene Thought |
| SKU | DE6234 |
| Hex | #C5C0AC |
| RGB | 197, 192, 172 |
| HSL | 48°, 18%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought
Serene Thought sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Serene Thought 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
19 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Serene Thought 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 #C5C0AC in HSL space. Pair Serene Thought 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 Serene Thought Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serene Thought 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 DE6234 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Thought
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serene Thought is Naturel (SW 7542) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Naturel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Serene Thought
The closest Behr equivalent of Serene Thought is Organic Field (PPU9-19). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Organic Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Organic Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serene Thought
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Greenwich Gate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serene Thought
Valspar's nearest match is Snake Charmer (8004-23B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Snake Charmer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serene Thought
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Hideaway (PPG14-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Hideaway swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Serene Thought
The closest Glidden equivalent of Serene Thought is Grey Birch (60YY 51/101). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Grey Birch and you'll get the same color. See the full Grey Birch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serene Thought
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Serene Thought is Ellipsis (420-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ellipsis swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serene Thought
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serene Thought is Muslin Bolt (HGSW 3506) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muslin Bolt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Serene Thought
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Serene Thought. The nearest is Clean Lines (JG-56) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Lines swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serene Thought
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Serene Thought is Bone (NO. 15). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Bone and you'll get the same color. See the full Bone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Serene Thought
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dave's Den (0420), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Dave's Den swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serene Thought
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Silky Green (0358), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Silky Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Serene Thought
At Rodda, the closest color to Serene Thought is Meadowsweet (CA145) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadowsweet swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Serene Thought
C2 Paint's nearest match is Paddy Whack (C2-929), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Paddy Whack swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Serene Thought
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Serene Thought. The nearest is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paris Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serene Thought
Kompozit's nearest match is Silky Green (0358), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serene Thought without repainting risk. See the full Silky Green swatch →