Ref. #8F6E4B · DE6140
Brown Bear
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Bear Technical Profile
What color is Brown Bear? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8F6E4B. Colors similar to Brown Bear include Hirshfield's Country Charm, Vista Paint Rare Happening, Hirshfield's Rare Happening. Brown Bear has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Brown Bear creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brown Bear pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brown Bear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brown Bear from other brands?
The closest matches are Country Charm by Hirshfield's (#8D6C48), Rare Happening by Vista Paint (#8D6B46), Rare Happening by Hirshfield's (#8D6A48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Bear?
Brown Bear has an LRV of 17.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.