Brown Rum DE5439 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC9B4E, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #BC9B4E · DE5439
Brown Rum
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Rum Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC9B4E
RGB188, 155, 78
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Brown Rum
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Rum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Rum are Mojave Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Palace Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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