Brown Rum DE5439 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC9B4E, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mojave Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9B4E · DE5439
Brown Rum
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Brown Rum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Rum 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 Rum
Nearly identical
BehrMojave Gold
Mojave Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Palace Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gable Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Botanica Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Field
PPG
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Rum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Rum
#BC9B4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brown Rum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Rum 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Rum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Rum have?
Brown Rum by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Rum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Rum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Rum are Mojave Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Palace Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Rum'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 Rum?
Brown Rum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Rum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.