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Kompozit Dave's Den0420 · #C3BFAE · LRV 52

Dave's Den reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0420 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT DAVE'S DEN
RGB 195, 191, 174LRV 52

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameDave's Den
SKU0420
Hex#C3BFAE
RGB195, 191, 174
HSL49°, 15%, 72%
LRV52
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Kompozit Dave's Den

At LRV 52, Dave's Den is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Dave's Den is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

19 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 2.35
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 2844 · #C2BDB1 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 51
SW 6184 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 51
SW 1015 · #C6BFB3 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 52
SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 51

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-17 · #C5C0B1 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 53
PPU9-19 · #C6C1AC · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 53
MQ6-59 · #C8C0AE · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 53
HDC-NT-16G · #C6BCAD · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1486 · #C1BFB1 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 52
CSP-170 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 52
CW-50 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 52
2141-50 · #BFC0B1 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 52

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-26C · #C0BDAE · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 51
M111 · #C7C2B4 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 53.9
8004-27B · #BCBCAE · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 50
8006-2D · #C1BBB0 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1031-2 · #BEBFB0 · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 51
PPG14-26 · #C8BFAA · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 52
PPG1023-3 · #C8BFB2 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 53
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAA · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 51

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Glidden →
60YY 51/101 · #C4BFAC · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 51
45YY 51/105 · #C7BEAC · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 51
40YY 51/084 · #C6BEB0 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 51
PPG1031-2 · #BEC0B0 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 52

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 50
421-2DB · #C7BCA8 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 51
439-2DB · #C6C0B6 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 53
425-2DB · #BEC1B6 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 52
HGSW 3266 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 50
HGSW 6184 · #BEBFB2 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 50
HGSW 3256 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 52
HGSW 6191 · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6234 · #C5C0AC · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 49
DEBN62 · #C8C2B0 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 54
DET637 · #C7BDA8 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 51

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 50
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 53

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.92
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 52
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 51
NO. 266 · #BEC1B3 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0232 · #C2BCAD · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 50
0371 · #C3C2B3 · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 54
0573 · #C3BEB2 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 51
0336 · #C6BCAA · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 0 · LRV 52
H0108 · #C2BCA9 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 51
H0109 · #C4BDAD · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 51
0371 · #BFBFAF · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 52

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.26
All neutral at Rodda →
CA033 · #C9C0B2 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 53
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 51
CA034 · #CCBFAE · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 53

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.01
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-929 · #C6C2AC · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 54
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 50
C2-961 · #C0C2B6 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 53
C2-928 · #C1BCB3 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.49
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 47

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at Portola Paints →
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 47
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 47
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.41
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 65

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Dave's Den within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0371 · LRV 51
0567 · LRV 52
0358 · LRV 53
0573 · LRV 50
0378 · LRV 53
0232 · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C3BFAE in HSL space. Pair Dave's Den with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C3BFAE + #AEB2C3
TRIADIC
#C3BFAE · #AEC3BF · #BFAEC3
ANALOGOUS
#C3B5AE · #C3BFAE · #BCC3AE

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.84:1fail
Sample text on black
11.38:1AAA

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

Kompozit Dave's Den Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Dave's Den 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 Kompozit 0420 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dave's Den is Roycroft Mist Gray (SW 2844) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roycroft Mist Gray swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Dave's Den

Behr's nearest match is Fortress Stone (PPU8-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dave's Den without repainting risk. See the full Fortress Stone swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dave's Den

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Greenwich Gate (CSP-170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dave's Den without repainting risk. See the full Greenwich Gate swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Dave's Den

The closest Valspar equivalent of Dave's Den is Mother Nature (8004-26C). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52). If Valspar is your counter, order Mother Nature and you'll get the same color. See the full Mother Nature swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dave's Den

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dave's Den is Misty Meadow (PPG1031-2) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Meadow swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Dave's Den

The closest Glidden equivalent of Dave's Den is Grey Birch (60YY 51/101). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52). If Glidden is your counter, order Grey Birch and you'll get the same color. See the full Grey Birch swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dave's Den is Weathered Stone (421-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Stone swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dave's Den

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dave's Den is Woody Rosemary (HGSW 3266) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woody Rosemary swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dave's Den

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Serene Thought (DE6234), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dave's Den without repainting risk. See the full Serene Thought swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dave's Den

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dave's Den. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 52). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dave's Den is Drop Cloth (NO. 283) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drop Cloth swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dave's Den is Chintz (0573) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chintz swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dave's Den

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dave's Den is Dave's Den (0420). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Dave's Den and you'll get the same color. See the full Dave's Den swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Rodda, the closest color to Dave's Den is Sea Foam (CA175) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Foam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Dave's Den

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dave's Den is Paddy Whack (C2-929) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paddy Whack swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dave's Den

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Dave's Den is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 52) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

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