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Fine Grain (DE6213) by Dunn-Edwards

#D8CFC1

A beige screen color with a beige (yellow undertone) reading and LRV 63.1. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.

Hex
#D8CFC1
RGB
216, 207, 193
HSL
36.5°, 22.8%, 80.2%
Lab D65
83.48, 0.73, 8.06
LRV
63.1 estimated
Undertone
beige (yellow undertone)

In a room

Where this color can work

Fine Grain has the balanced depth to connect warm stone, wood cabinetry, and pale upholstery without disappearing into the background. It could serve a den, dining room, or transition area where a very light neutral feels unfinished. The beige direction becomes richer in west light and more restrained in a shaded room. Compare it against any taupe fixed finishes, watching for unwanted pink or green contrast, and keep the final lighting switched on during the evening review.

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Three nearby values in every other palette

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

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Fine Grain (DE6213) Dunn-Edwards swatch with closest matches
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FAQ

Questions about Fine Grain

What undertone does Fine Grain DE6213 have?

Its D65 screen value comes out as beige (yellow undertone). That's a read on the numbers, not a guarantee of how the paint will look under every kind of room light.

What is the LRV of Fine Grain?

Fine Grain is listed here at LRV 63.1, calculated as a screen-light estimate. Confirm the manufacturer's current technical value before specifying paint.

Which other-brand color is closest to Fine Grain?

The tables show three candidates in each other brand, ranked by ΔE2000. The first result is the closest match on screen, but you'll still want a physical sample to be sure. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Cedar 982 by Benjamin Moore at ΔE 0.439.

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