Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Turtle Trail |
| SKU | DE6256 |
| Hex | #B6B5A0 |
| RGB | 182, 181, 160 |
| HSL | 57°, 13%, 67% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Turtle Trail
Turtle Trail 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.
Turtle Trail 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
20 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Turtle Trail 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 #B6B5A0 in HSL space. Pair Turtle Trail 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 Turtle Trail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Turtle Trail 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 DE6256 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Turtle Trail. The nearest is Silver Gray (SW 49) at ΔE 3.55 — 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 Silver Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Turtle Trail
The closest Behr equivalent of Turtle Trail is Court Green (QE-34). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Court Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Court Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Croquet (AF-455) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Croquet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At Valspar, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Patrick's Eyes (T690) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.3 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3) — very close at ΔE 3.09, 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 Mellow Mood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Glidden's nearest match is Chimayo Sage (60YY 44/110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Turtle Trail without repainting risk. See the full Chimayo Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Foggy Gray (424-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, 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 Foggy Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Turtle Trail. The nearest is Early Riser (JG-59) at ΔE 4.22 — 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 Early Riser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ash Grey (NO. W9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Turtle Trail without repainting risk. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Turtle Trail. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.98 — 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 Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Rodda's nearest match is Celadon (CA158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Turtle Trail without repainting risk. See the full Celadon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 3.07, 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 Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At Clare, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.44, 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 Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Turtle Trail
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Turtle Trail is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Backdrop has no exact twin of Turtle Trail. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Turtle Trail
Kompozit has no exact twin of Turtle Trail. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.98 — 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 Roman Ruins swatch →