Bourbon Sweet Tea DEFD28 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #977C55, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Chestnut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #977C55 · DEFD28
Bourbon Sweet Tea
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bourbon Sweet Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#977C55
RGB151, 124, 85
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Bourbon Sweet Tea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bourbon Sweet Tea
#977C55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A679
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bourbon Sweet Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bourbon Sweet Tea 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
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Bourbon Sweet Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bourbon Sweet Tea have?
Bourbon Sweet Tea by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Bourbon Sweet Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bourbon Sweet Tea are New Chestnut by Behr (a close digital match), Magic Lamp by Valspar (a close digital match), Crown'S Nest by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bourbon Sweet Tea'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 Bourbon Sweet Tea?
Bourbon Sweet Tea has a estimated lightness value of 21.7, 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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