Brown Bear DE6140 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8F6E4B, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Charm from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F6E4B · DE6140
Brown Bear
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Bear Technical Profile
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Brown Bear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Bear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBrown Bear
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCountry Charm
Country Charm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Valley Forge Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Ranch Brown
Behr
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Bear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Bear
#8F6E4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E9F6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Bear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Bear 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 Brown Bear.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Bear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Bear have?
Brown Bear 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 Brown Bear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Bear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Bear are Country Charm by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rare Happening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rare Happening by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Bear'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 Brown Bear?
Brown Bear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Bear's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.