Bannister Brown DE6069 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #806B5D, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocoa Truffle from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #806B5D · DE6069
Bannister Brown
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bannister Brown Technical Profile
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Bannister Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bannister Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBannister Brown
Nearly identical
KilzCocoa Truffle
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Warrior
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Town
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Antique Earth
Behr
Nearly identical
Devonwood Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gypsy Leather
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bannister Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bannister Brown
#806B5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09B70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bannister Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bannister Brown 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 Bannister Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bannister Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bannister Brown have?
Bannister Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Bannister Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bannister Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bannister Brown are Cocoa Truffle by Kilz (a near-identical match), Warrior by PPG (a near-identical match), Brown Town by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bannister Brown'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 Bannister Brown?
Bannister Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.9, 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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