Ref. #9E6B4A · DE5265
Brown Eyes
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Eyes Technical Profile
What color is Brown Eyes? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9E6B4A. Colors similar to Brown Eyes include MPC Olden Copper Met., Valspar Pale Cordovan, PPG Foxfire Brown. Brown Eyes has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Brown Eyes 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 Eyes 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 Eyes
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Brown Eyes.
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 Eyes — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Eyes have?
Brown Eyes by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brown Eyes from other brands?
The closest matches are Olden Copper Met. by MPC (#A16A48), Pale Cordovan by Valspar (#A06D4E), Foxfire Brown by PPG (#9F6949). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Eyes?
Brown Eyes has an LRV of 18.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Eyes's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.