Bidwell Brown DET698 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B19C8F, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Postmodern Mauve from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B19C8F · DET698
Bidwell Brown
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bidwell Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#B19C8F
RGB177, 156, 143
Estimated LRV35.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Postmodern Mauve
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#B39C8F
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Free Wheeling
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#B09B8C
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Whispering Woods
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#B59D8E
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#B49D8D
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#B4A095
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Trusty Tan
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#B59F8F
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Colors That Work With Bidwell Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bidwell Brown
#B19C8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bidwell Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bidwell Brown Room Palettes
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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
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Bidwell Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bidwell Brown have?
Bidwell Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bidwell Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bidwell Brown are Postmodern Mauve by Behr (a close digital match), Free Wheeling by Valspar (a close digital match), Whispering Woods by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bidwell 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 Bidwell Brown?
Bidwell Brown has a estimated lightness value of 35.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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