Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Steveareno Beige |
| SKU | DEC766 |
| Hex | #C5B5A4 |
| RGB | 197, 181, 164 |
| HSL | 31°, 22%, 71% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Steveareno Beige
Steveareno Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Steveareno Beige 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
16 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Steveareno Beige 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 #C5B5A4 in HSL space. Pair Steveareno Beige 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 Steveareno Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Steveareno Beige 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 DEC766 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Pavilion Beige (SW 7512). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pavilion Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Pavilion Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest Behr equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Ranch Tan (QE-28). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Ranch Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Steveareno Beige is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.9 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Mesa Tumbleweed and you'll get the same color. See the full Mesa Tumbleweed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steveareno Beige without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steveareno Beige without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bare Titanium (404-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steveareno Beige without repainting risk. See the full Bare Titanium swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Lambskin Beige (HGSW 2495). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lambskin Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Lambskin Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Steveareno Beige. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Jitney (NO. 293). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Jitney and you'll get the same color. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Steveareno Beige. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Steveareno Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
The closest Rodda equivalent of Steveareno Beige is Quill (CA035). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). If Rodda is your counter, order Quill and you'll get the same color. See the full Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Steveareno Beige is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
Clare has no exact twin of Steveareno Beige. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Steveareno Beige
At Kompozit, the closest color to Steveareno Beige is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →