Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Winter Twig |
| SKU | DEGR01 |
| Hex | #8D8077 |
| RGB | 141, 128, 119 |
| HSL | 25°, 9%, 51% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Winter Twig
With an LRV of 22, Winter Twig is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Winter Twig works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Clare
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Winter Twig 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 #8D8077 in HSL space. Pair Winter Twig 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 Winter Twig Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter Twig 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 DEGR01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Twig
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Winter Twig is Spalding Gray (SW 6074). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Spalding Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Spalding Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winter Twig
The closest Behr equivalent of Winter Twig is Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Behr is your counter, order Wild Truffle and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Truffle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Twig
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Twig without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Twig
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Lab Gray (447-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Twig without repainting risk. See the full Lab Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Twig
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Twig is Stonewall (BD35) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewall swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Twig
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winter Twig is Smoked Oyster (2109-40) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winter Twig
At Clare, the closest color to Winter Twig is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Twig
At Valspar, the closest color to Winter Twig is Dorian Gray (T511) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22.2 vs 22) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dorian Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Twig
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Winter Twig. The nearest is Fireplace Mantel (0569) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fireplace Mantel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Twig
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twig — the nearest deck color, Mole's Breath (NO. 276), is clearly different (ΔE 5.01). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR01 instead. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winter Twig
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twig — the nearest deck color, Greystoke (0575), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR01 instead. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Winter Twig
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twig — the nearest deck color, Garden Trowel (JG-20), is clearly different (ΔE 5.83). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR01 instead. See the full Garden Trowel swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Winter Twig
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Winter Twig — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 11.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEGR01 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →