Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Sycamore Bark |
| SKU | DEGR33 |
| Hex | #A8A295 |
| RGB | 168, 162, 149 |
| HSL | 41°, 10%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Sycamore Bark
Sycamore Bark sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Sycamore Bark 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 Sycamore Bark 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 #A8A295 in HSL space. Pair Sycamore Bark 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 Sycamore Bark Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sycamore Bark 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 DEGR33 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sycamore Bark is Western Reserve (SW 9597). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Western Reserve and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Behr's nearest match is Jackal (T12-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Jackal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sycamore Bark is Rockport Gray (HC-105). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rockport Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Valspar's nearest match is Graceful Gray (8006-2E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Glidden, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Poised Neutral (440-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Sycamore Bark is Quaint Cottage (JG-114). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Quaint Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wood Shadow (0205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Rodda, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Quahog (C2-908) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sycamore Bark. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
At Backdrop, the closest color to Sycamore Bark is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sycamore Bark
Kompozit's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sycamore Bark without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →