Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Squirrel's Tail |
| SKU | DEBN70 |
| Hex | #9A9683 |
| RGB | 154, 150, 131 |
| HSL | 50°, 10%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Squirrel's Tail
Squirrel's Tail sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Squirrel's Tail 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 Squirrel's Tail 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 #9A9683 in HSL space. Pair Squirrel's Tail 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 Squirrel's Tail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Squirrel's Tail 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 DEBN70 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Green Earth (SW 7748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Squirrel's Tail without repainting risk. See the full Green Earth swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
The closest Behr equivalent of Squirrel's Tail is Milk Thistle (MQ6-26). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). If Behr is your counter, order Milk Thistle and you'll get the same color. See the full Milk Thistle swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Squirrel's Tail is Gettysburg Gray (HC-107). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gettysburg Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gettysburg Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Glidden has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Clifton Point (420-4DB) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clifton Point swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Garden Essential (JG-57) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Squirrel's Tail is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Rodda has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is Basil (CA143) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
C2 Paint's nearest match is Olmsted (C2-939), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Squirrel's Tail without repainting risk. See the full Olmsted swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Squirrel's Tail is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Squirrel's Tail. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
At Kompozit, the closest color to Squirrel's Tail is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →