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Dunn-Edwards SilhouetteDE6276 · #CBCDC4 · LRV 56

Silhouette reads as a cool green tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6276 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS SILHOUETTE
RGB 203, 205, 196LRV 56

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameSilhouette
SKUDE6276
Hex#CBCDC4
RGB203, 205, 196
HSL73°, 8%, 79%
LRV56
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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About Dunn-Edwards Silhouette

At LRV 56, Silhouette is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Silhouette is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

19 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.51
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 52 · #CBCEC5 · ΔE 0.51 · LRV 61
SW 9629 · #CDCCC3 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 60
SW 7651 · #CCCCC5 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60
SW 9548 · #CCCCC5 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 60

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.56
All gray at Behr →
N200-2 · #CDCEC5 · ΔE 0.56 · LRV 61
PPF-16 · #CBCCC4 · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 60
PWL-89 · #CACEC7 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 61
MQ3-48 · #C9CFC5 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 61

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
HC-170 · #CACBC5 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 59
1577 · #C9CFC9 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 61
1534 · #D0CDC2 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 61
1465 · #CFCCC4 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All gray at Valspar →
8004-30C · #CDD0C7 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 62
V142-2 · #CDD0C7 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 62.1
5005-3B · #CACDC1 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 60.2
T676 · #CAD0C6 · ΔE 2 · LRV 61.7

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1032-1 · #CCCBBE · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 59
PPG0994-2 · #C8CBC8 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 59
PPG1002-3 · #CFCBC5 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 60
PPG1025-3 · #D1CBC2 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 60

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1032-1 · #CDCCBE · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 60
PPG1007-2 · #CECAC1 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 59
PPG1002-3 · #D0CCC5 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 61
PPG1025-3 · #D1CCC2 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 61

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.46
All gray at Dutch Boy →
426-2DB · #C7CEC8 · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 61
438-2DB · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 60
424-1DB · #C8CEBF · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 60
443-1DB · #D1CBC1 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 60
HGSW 1507 · #C8CBC4 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 59
HGSW 7057 · #C8CBC4 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 59
HGSW 1487 · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 60
HGSW 7064 · #CBCCC9 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 60

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-13 · #C9CEC4 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 61
JG-117 · #CBC9C1 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 58
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 59
JG-74 · #CCD0CE · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 285 · #CACCC0 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 60
NO. 9814 · #CDD1C7 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 63
NO. 228 · #CFCBC4 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 60
NO. 205 · #C9CFCD · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 61

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.84
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0531 · #CACAC6 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 59
0455 · #C5CDC1 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 60
0210 · #CEC9BE · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 59
0203 · #D1CABD · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 59

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0524 · #CACECC · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 61
0475 · #C8D1CC · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 63
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 61
0231 · #D2CABC · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 59

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All gray at Rodda →
R061 · #C8CBC5 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 60
CA187 · #CECEC9 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 62
R073 · #CCCFCD · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 62
R043 · #D0CAC1 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 60

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-946 · #CBD1C9 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 63
C2-912 · #D1CEC1 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 62
C2-993 · #CDCCC8 · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 60
C2-978 · #C3CCC4 · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 59

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-08 · #CBCBC5 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 59

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.3
All gray at Portola Paints →
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 58
FIGUEROA · #D5D0C4 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 63
SAN FERNANDO · #D5D0C9 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 63

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.8
All gray at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.91
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All gray at Kompozit →
0524 · #CACECC · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 61
0475 · #C8D1CC · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 62
0488 · #C2CECA · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 60
0231 · #D2CABC · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 60

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

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

DET614 · LRV 61
DEGR44 · LRV 59
DEGR29 · LRV 59
DE6283 · LRV 57
DE6262 · LRV 57
DEC786 · LRV 58

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CBCDC4 in HSL space. Pair Silhouette with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CBCDC4 + #C6C4CD
TRIADIC
#CBCDC4 · #C4CBCD · #CDC4CB
ANALOGOUS
#CDCBC4 · #CBCDC4 · #C7CDC4

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.61:1fail
Sample text on black
13.07:1AAA

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

Dunn-Edwards Silhouette Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Silhouette 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 DE6276 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silhouette

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silhouette is Pearl Gray (SW 52). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pearl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Pearl Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Silhouette

The closest Behr equivalent of Silhouette is Paving Stones (PPF-16). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56). If Behr is your counter, order Paving Stones and you'll get the same color. See the full Paving Stones swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silhouette

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Silhouette is Nimbus (1465) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nimbus swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Silhouette

Valspar's nearest match is Sparkling Sage (5005-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60.2 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Sparkling Sage swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silhouette

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Silhouette. The nearest is Cool Slate (PPG1002-3) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cool Slate swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Silhouette

At Glidden, the closest color to Silhouette is Cool Slate (PPG1002-3) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cool Slate swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silhouette

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Silhouette is Silvered Cloud (426-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silvered Cloud swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silhouette

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lapland Ice (HGSW 1507), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Lapland Ice swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Silhouette

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Emmie's Room (JG-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Emmie's Room swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silhouette

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cromarty (NO. 285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Cromarty swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silhouette

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Silhouette is Favored One (0455) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Favored One swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silhouette

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Silhouette is Nomadic Travels (0524) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Travels swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Silhouette

Rodda's nearest match is Silver Shine (R061), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Silver Shine swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Silhouette

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Silhouette is Vancouver Day (C2-993) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vancouver Day swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Silhouette

Clare's nearest match is Windy City (PNT100-LT-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 56) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Silhouette without repainting risk. See the full Windy City swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Silhouette

Backdrop has no exact twin of Silhouette. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 65 vs 56). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Silhouette

At Kompozit, the closest color to Silhouette is Nomadic Travels (0524) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 56) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nomadic Travels swatch →

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