Book Binding DEBN06 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #94796A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #94796A · DEBN06
Book Binding
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Book Binding Technical Profile
HEX Code#94796A
RGB148, 121, 106
Estimated LRV21.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
#967A6A
Close digital match
Peppered Pecan
PPG
#957D6F
Close digital match
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
#96786B
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Fox Hollow Brown
Benjamin Moore
#9A7A69
Close digital match
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
#967E71
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Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
#987A6E
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#907865
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Kilz
#8E7265
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Behr
#8E7967
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#A0837F
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RAL
#898176
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Colors That Work With Book Binding
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Book Binding
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Book Binding 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Book Binding from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Book Binding are Mocha by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Peppered Pecan by PPG (a close digital match), Wright Oak Bark by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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