Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Well Balanced |
| SKU | DEGR26 |
| Hex | #A2978D |
| RGB | 162, 151, 141 |
| HSL | 29°, 10%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Well Balanced
Well Balanced sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Well Balanced 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Well Balanced 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 #A2978D in HSL space. Pair Well Balanced 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 Well Balanced Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Well Balanced 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 DEGR26 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Well Balanced is Pavestone (SW 7642) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavestone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Well Balanced
The closest Behr equivalent of Well Balanced is Pebbled Path (PPF-31). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Pebbled Path and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Well Balanced is Briarwood (HC-175) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Valspar, the closest color to Well Balanced is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Well Balanced
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Well Balanced is Winter Cocoa (PPG1000-4). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Winter Cocoa and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Cocoa swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Well Balanced
The closest Glidden equivalent of Well Balanced is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Rock Slide and you'll get the same color. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Well Balanced is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Well Balanced
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Well Balanced is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Well Balanced
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Well Balanced. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Well Balanced
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Well Balanced. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Well Balanced is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Well Balanced
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Rain Barrel (H0113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Well Balanced without repainting risk. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Well Balanced
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Well Balanced without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Well Balanced
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Well Balanced is Darwin (C2-810). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Darwin and you'll get the same color. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Well Balanced
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Well Balanced. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Well Balanced
Backdrop has no exact twin of Well Balanced. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Well Balanced
At Kompozit, the closest color to Well Balanced is Young Colt (0198) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young Colt swatch →