Badlands Sunset DE6083 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #936A5B, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Temptation from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #936A5B · DE6083
Badlands Sunset
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Badlands Sunset Technical Profile
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Badlands Sunset in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Badlands Sunset in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBadlands Sunset
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTemptation
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arrowhead
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Chipotle
Kilz
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cedar Grove
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Badlands Sunset
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Badlands Sunset
#936A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A79C7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Badlands Sunset
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Badlands Sunset 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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Badlands Sunset — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Badlands Sunset have?
Badlands Sunset 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 Badlands Sunset in your own space before committing.
What colors match Badlands Sunset from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Badlands Sunset are Temptation by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Walnut by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Arrowhead by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Badlands Sunset'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 Badlands Sunset?
Badlands Sunset has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.3, 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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Why Badlands Sunset's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.