Bourbon Sweet Tea DEFD28 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #977C55, 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.
Ref. #977C55 · DEFD28
Bourbon Sweet Tea
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bourbon Sweet Tea Technical Profile
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Bourbon Sweet Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bourbon Sweet Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBourbon Sweet Tea
Nearly identical
BehrNew Chestnut
New Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Magic Lamp
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crown'S Nest
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tweed
PPG
Nearly identical
Iced Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Log Cabin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Log Cabin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Bourbon Sweet Tea
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bourbon Sweet Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bourbon Sweet Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bourbon Sweet Tea are New Chestnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Magic Lamp by Valspar (a near-identical match), Crown'S Nest by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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