Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Skein of Yarn |
| SKU | DEBN55 |
| Hex | #BFB89C |
| RGB | 191, 184, 156 |
| HSL | 48°, 21%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Skein of Yarn
Skein of Yarn sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Skein of Yarn 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
17 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Skein of Yarn 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 #BFB89C in HSL space. Pair Skein of Yarn 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 Skein of Yarn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Skein of Yarn 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 DEBN55 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Peace of Mind (SW 9510) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
Behr has no exact twin of Skein of Yarn. The nearest is Dried Thyme (ICC-57) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dried Thyme swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Glacial Till (AF-390) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glacial Till swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Valspar, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Seine and Sensibility (8004-25C) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seine and Sensibility swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Distant Valley (PPG11-19) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
Glidden's nearest match is Distant Valley (PPG11-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Skein of Yarn without repainting risk. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Olivaster Tan (323-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivaster Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Skein of Yarn. The nearest is Softened Green (HGSW 3246) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Softened Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Gold Moss (JG-48) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Moss swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
Rodda has no exact twin of Skein of Yarn. The nearest is Wood Ash (CA140) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wood Ash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Enoki (C2-878) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Enoki swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
Portola Paints's nearest match is Tikal (TIKAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Skein of Yarn without repainting risk. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Skein of Yarn. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Skein of Yarn
At Kompozit, the closest color to Skein of Yarn is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →