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Dunn-Edwards Trinity IslandsDE6249 · #B9B79B · LRV 43

Trinity Islands reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6249 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS TRINITY ISLANDS
RGB 185, 183, 155LRV 43

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameTrinity Islands
SKUDE6249
Hex#B9B79B
RGB185, 183, 155
HSL56°, 18%, 67%
LRV43
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Trinity Islands

Trinity Islands sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.

Trinity Islands 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.66
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7727 · #B9B292 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 44
SW 2852 · #B1B695 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 45
SW 9526 · #BFB397 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 46

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All neutral at Behr →
PPU9-09 · #B8B396 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 45
PPU9-9 · #B8B396 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 45
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 46
N310-4 · #B3B899 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
508 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 47
CC-698 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 47
1517 · #B9B396 · ΔE 2 · LRV 45
CSP-835 · #B5B895 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 45

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All neutral at Valspar →
T629 · #BBBAA3 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 48.3
T628 · #B7BAA3 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 47.9
P060 · #B7BCA0 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 48.7
T579 · #C0B6A0 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 47.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 48
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 47
PPG1026-3 · #BEB394 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 45
PPG11-19 · #C2B69A · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.02
All neutral at Glidden →
70YY 46/160 · #BBB799 · ΔE 1.02 · LRV 46
90YY 46/148 · #B6B89D · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 46
60YY 44/110 · #B9B49F · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 44
PPG1026-3 · #BEB394 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 45

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.38
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
326-3DB · #B4BA9E · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 47
324-3DB · #B8BA93 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 47
323-2DB · #C2B695 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 47
327-3DB · #ADB69A · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 45
HGSW 7727 · #B9B292 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 45
HGSW 3246 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 49
HGSW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 49

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 43

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 45
NO. W9 · #BAB7A1 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 47
NO. 234 · #B7BAA4 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 48

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.55
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0408 · #B8BA94 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 48
0394 · #C0B78D · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 47
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 48

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0408 · #B5B790 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 46
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 49

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Rodda →
R056 · #B4B29D · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 44
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 45
CA170 · #B1B29E · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 44

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-686 · #B1B699 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 45
C2-878 · #C1B793 · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.89
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All neutral at Portola Paints →
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 46
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.81
All neutral at Kompozit →
0408 · #B5B790 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 46
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 48

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Trinity Islands within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DEBN55 · LRV 47
DE6256 · LRV 43
DEC780 · LRV 45
DET632 · LRV 44
DE6242 · LRV 43
DE6263 · LRV 42

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B9B79B in HSL space. Pair Trinity Islands with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B9B79B + #9B9DB9
TRIADIC
#B9B79B · #9BB9B7 · #B79BB9
ANALOGOUS
#B9A89B · #B9B79B · #ACB99B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.04:1fail
Sample text on black
10.31:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Trinity Islands Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Trinity Islands 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 DE6249 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Trinity Islands. The nearest is Woolen Mittens (SW 9526) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At Behr, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Court Green (QE-34) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Court Green swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tree Moss (508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Trinity Islands without repainting risk. See the full Tree Moss swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At Valspar, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Mossy (T628) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47.9 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossy swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Trinity Islands

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Trinity Islands. The nearest is Easy (PPG1026-3) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Easy swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Glidden's nearest match is Fresh Thyme Green (70YY 46/160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Trinity Islands without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Thyme Green swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Saged Green (326-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saged Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Koi Pond swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ball Green (NO. 75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Trinity Islands without repainting risk. See the full Ball Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Trinity Islands. The nearest is Rediscover (0408) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rediscover swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At Rodda, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Celadon (CA158) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celadon swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Trinity Islands

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Trinity Islands is Ming (C2-686) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ming swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Clare has no exact twin of Trinity Islands. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Trinity Islands

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Trinity Islands. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →

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