Book Binding DEBN06 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #94796A, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #94796A · DEBN06
Book Binding
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Book Binding Technical Profile
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Book Binding in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Book Binding in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBook Binding
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMocha
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peppered Pecan
PPG
Nearly identical
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fox Hollow Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Coconut Shell
Behr
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Book Binding
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Book Binding
#94796A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA784
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Book Binding
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Book Binding 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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More brown colors from other brands
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Book Binding — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Book Binding have?
Book Binding 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 Book Binding in your own space before committing.
What colors match Book Binding from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Book Binding are Mocha by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Peppered Pecan by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Oak Bark by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Book Binding'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 Book Binding?
Book Binding has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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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Why Book Binding's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.