Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Winterfell |
| SKU | DEGR79 |
| Hex | #9BA0A9 |
| RGB | 155, 160, 169 |
| HSL | 219°, 8%, 64% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Winterfell
Winterfell 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 blue 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.
Winterfell is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Winterfell 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 #9BA0A9 in HSL space. Pair Winterfell 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 Winterfell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winterfell 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 DEGR79 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winterfell
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winterfell is Let it Rain (SW 9152) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let it Rain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Winterfell
Behr's nearest match is Rainmaster (MQ5-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Winterfell without repainting risk. See the full Rainmaster swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winterfell
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winterfell is Comet (1628) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Comet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winterfell
Valspar has no exact twin of Winterfell. The nearest is Palace Walls (8004-48D) at ΔE 4.39 — 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 Palace Walls swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winterfell
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Suit (PPG0993-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Winterfell without repainting risk. See the full Gray Suit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winterfell
At Glidden, the closest color to Winterfell is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winterfell
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Winterfell. The nearest is Silvered Chain (435-4DB) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winterfell
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winterfell is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winterfell
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Winterfell is Dusky Mood (1318) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Mood swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Winterfell
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Winterfell is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winterfell
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winterfell is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winterfell
At Clare, the closest color to Winterfell is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Winterfell
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Winterfell. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Winterfell
At Kompozit, the closest color to Winterfell is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →