Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Squirrel's Tail |
| SKU | DEBN70 |
| Hex | #9A9683 |
| RGB | 154, 150, 131 |
| HSL | 50°, 10%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Valspar Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Squirrel's Tail — the nearest deck color, Coastal Villa (6005-2A), is clearly different (ΔE 5.28). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN70 instead. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Squirrel's Tail — the nearest deck color, Chemise (NO. 216), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN70 instead. See the full Chemise swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Squirrel's Tail — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN70 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Squirrel's Tail
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Squirrel's Tail — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEBN70 instead. See the full Anita swatch →