Dunn-Edwards color reference

Mother Earth (DE5718) by Dunn-Edwards

#849C8D

A green screen color with a mid-tone green (green undertone) reading and LRV 30.6. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.

Hex: #849C8D
RGB: 132, 156, 141
HSL: 142.5°, 10.8%, 56.5%
Lab D65: 62.17, -11.5, 5.04
LRV: 30.6 estimated
Undertone: mid-tone green (green undertone)

In a room

Where this color can work

Mother Earth can establish a grounded green setting for a study, bedroom, cabinet run, or accent wall with natural materials. Its medium depth works well with warm timber, terracotta, aged metal, and off-white fabric. In shaded light the green may become subdued and earthy; sun reveals more color. Test it beside the exterior landscape and indoor plants, since reflected foliage can intensify the scheme, and verify that evening lamps keep the room warm enough.

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Cross-brand shortlist

Three nearby values in every other palette

Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.

Within Dunn-Edwards

Similar, lighter, and darker

VineyardDE5648 · #819E84Lighter · ΔE 4.184 Linden SpearDE6285 · #8E9985Darker · ΔE 4.965

Provenance

Recorded source

Color value source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
Retrieved: 2026-08-19
LRV is calculated from the sRGB value and is labeled as an estimate.

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Mother Earth (DE5718) Dunn-Edwards swatch with closest matches — Use this card as a sampling shortlist; compare physical swatches before choosing paint.

FAQ

Questions about Mother Earth

What rooms suit Mother Earth?

The scenario note describes plausible uses based on its lightness, family, and undertone. It is planning guidance, not a guarantee for a particular exposure or set of finishes.

Why might Mother Earth look different at night?

Lamp color temperature and surrounding surfaces change adaptation and reflected light. Review a real sample under the lighting that will actually be used after dark.

Are these Mother Earth values current?

The source and retrieval date are listed below. Paint libraries can change, so confirm the current code and technical data with the manufacturer or retailer before purchase. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Paradise Found PPG1135-5 by PPG at ΔE 1.887.

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By Henry Weng · Updated 2026-08-20