Briar DEC712 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #745443, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brevity Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #745443 · DEC712
Briar
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Briar Technical Profile
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Briar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Briar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBriar
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBrevity Brown
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Traditional Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Pine Cone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Bigfoot
PPG
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Briar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Briar
#745443
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C855E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Briar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Briar 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Briar.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Briar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Briar have?
Briar 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 Briar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Briar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briar are Brevity Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Briar'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 Briar?
Briar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Briar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.