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Dunn-Edwards Shaker GrayDE6231 · #6C6556 · LRV 13

Shaker Gray reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6231 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS SHAKER GRAY
RGB 108, 101, 86LRV 13

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameShaker Gray
SKUDE6231
Hex#6C6556
RGB108, 101, 86
HSL41°, 11%, 38%
LRV13
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray

With an LRV of 13, Shaker Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Shaker Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.98
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6166 · #6B6757 · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 14
SW 7047 · #6B645B · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 13
SW 7026 · #6F6459 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 13
SW 7040 · #716354 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 13

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.03
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-25 · #676150 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 12
HDC-AC-15 · #6E634D · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 13
N180-6 · #6E645B · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 13
T11-8 · #6B625B · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 13

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1540 · #6C6453 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 14
1477 · #6B655B · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 15
1561 · #696757 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 15
1505 · #696753 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 14

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All neutral at Valspar →
T591 · #6A6156 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 12.2
8005-2F · #676259 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 12
V122-3 · #676259 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 12.2
M150 · #6F644C · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 13

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1031-6 · #676556 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 13
PPG1029-7 · #656456 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 13
PPG15-18 · #6E6154 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 13
PPG1030-7 · #686858 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 14

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 14/070 · #6F675D · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 14
PPG1029-7 · #656457 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 13
PPG1031-6 · #666556 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 13
PPG1030-7 · #686858 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 14

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
440-6DB · #6D665D · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 14
442-6DB · #6F6459 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 13
441-7DB · #716354 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 13
HGSW 2462 · #6F6459 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 13
HGSW 7026 · #6F6459 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 13
HGSW 2482 · #716354 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 13
HGSW 7040 · #716354 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 13

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-169 · #626056 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 12

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 221 · #6E6656 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 13
NO. 290 · #706556 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 13
NO. CB5 · #665F4B · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 12

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.21
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0228 · #6F6452 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 13
0235 · #6D6150 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 12
0443 · #666559 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 13
0375 · #6B654B · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 13

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0220 · #6E6355 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 14
H0090 · #6B654E · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 13
0423 · #6B6A5B · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 16

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.95
All neutral at Rodda →
CA084 · #655F57 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 12
CA167 · #626254 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 12
CA060 · #6F6052 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 12
R034 · #6F645C · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 14

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-886 · #6E6555 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 13
C2-919 · #67634E · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 12

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All neutral at Kompozit →
0220 · #6E6355 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 13
0577 · #6E6A5E · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 14
0423 · #6B6A5B · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 14
0347 · #6D6249 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 12

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Shaker Gray within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DEC755 · LRV 13
DE6245 · LRV 13
DE6273 · LRV 13
DE6224 · LRV 13
DE6062 · LRV 12
DE6217 · LRV 13

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #6C6556 in HSL space. Pair Shaker Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#6C6556 + #565D6C
TRIADIC
#6C6556 · #566C65 · #65566C
ANALOGOUS
#6C5A56 · #6C6556 · #686C56

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
5.78:1AA
Sample text on black
3.63:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Shaker Gray Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Shaker Gray 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 DE6231 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaker Gray

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Eclipse (SW 6166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shaker Gray without repainting risk. See the full Eclipse swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Shaker Gray

Behr has no exact twin of Shaker Gray. The nearest is Derby (N180-6) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Derby swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shaker Gray

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shaker Gray is Cabin Fever (1540). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cabin Fever and you'll get the same color. See the full Cabin Fever swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At Valspar, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Snakeskin (T591) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snakeskin swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Nevergreen (PPG1031-6) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nevergreen swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At Glidden, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Nevergreen (PPG1031-6) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nevergreen swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shaker Gray

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shaker Gray. The nearest is Eagles Feathers (442-6DB) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eagles Feathers swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaker Gray

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shaker Gray. The nearest is Stone Statue (HGSW 2462) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Statue swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shaker Gray

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Shaker Gray is Pantalon (NO. 221). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Pantalon and you'll get the same color. See the full Pantalon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Hannover Hills (0228) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Shaker Gray

Rodda has no exact twin of Shaker Gray. The nearest is Whiskey Barrel (R034) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whiskey Barrel swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Shaker Gray

C2 Paint's nearest match is Mudskipper (C2-886), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shaker Gray without repainting risk. See the full Mudskipper swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Shaker Gray

At Kompozit, the closest color to Shaker Gray is Monk's Cloth (0220) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monk's Cloth swatch →

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