Brown Eyes DE5265 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9E6B4A, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Cordovan from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E6B4A · DE5265
Brown Eyes
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Eyes Technical Profile
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Brown Eyes in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Eyes 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 Eyes
Nearly identical
ValsparPale Cordovan
Pale Cordovan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Foxfire Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Runyon Canyon Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Eyes
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Eyes
#9E6B4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A175
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Eyes
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Eyes 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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More brown colors from other brands
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Brown Eyes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Eyes have?
Brown Eyes 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 Eyes in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Eyes from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Eyes are Pale Cordovan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Foxfire Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Marmelo by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Eyes'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 Eyes?
Brown Eyes has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.3, 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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Why Brown Eyes's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.