Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Shaggy Barked |
| SKU | DEC771 |
| Hex | #B3AB98 |
| RGB | 179, 171, 152 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Shaggy Barked
Shaggy Barked 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.
Shaggy Barked 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 Shaggy Barked 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 #B3AB98 in HSL space. Pair Shaggy Barked 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 Shaggy Barked Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shaggy Barked 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 DEC771 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Svelte Sage (SW 6164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Behr's nearest match is Mountain Shade (ECC-47-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shaggy Barked is Kid Gloves (CSP-175). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kid Gloves and you'll get the same color. See the full Kid Gloves swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Valspar's nearest match is Soothing Sage (8004-23C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shaggy Barked is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
At Glidden, the closest color to Shaggy Barked is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Shaggy Barked is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Shaggy Barked is Salem Clay (H107). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Salem Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Langdon Dove (H0107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaggy Barked without repainting risk. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
The closest Rodda equivalent of Shaggy Barked is Sagebrush (CA153). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). If Rodda is your counter, order Sagebrush and you'll get the same color. See the full Sagebrush swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Shaggy Barked is Burlap (C2-892). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Burlap and you'll get the same color. See the full Burlap swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shaggy Barked
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shaggy Barked is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →