Autumn Bark DEA164 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D6F46, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fallen Leaf from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D6F46 · DEA164
Autumn Bark
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Autumn Bark Technical Profile
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Autumn Bark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Autumn Bark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAutumn Bark
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFallen Leaf
Fallen Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Runyon Canyon Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castellina
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Glove
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Autumn Bark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Autumn Bark
#9D6F46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A470
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Autumn Bark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Autumn Bark Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Autumn Bark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Autumn Bark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Autumn Bark have?
Autumn Bark by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Autumn Bark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Bark are Fallen Leaf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Runyon Canyon Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spiced by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn Bark's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Autumn Bark?
Autumn Bark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Autumn Bark's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.