Brown Wood DE5368 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D7AA60, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heart Of Gold from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D7AA60 · DE5368
Brown Wood
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Wood Technical Profile
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Brown Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Wood 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 Wood
Nearly identical
KilzHeart Of Gold
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cat’s Eye Marble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cat's Eye Marble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Bliss
PPG
Nearly identical
Bryant Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Inheritance
Behr
Nearly identical
Pirate's Treasure
Valspar
Very similar
Anjou Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Wood
#D7AA60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brown Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Wood 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 Wood.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Wood have?
Brown Wood by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Wood are Heart Of Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cat’s Eye Marble by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cat's Eye Marble by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Wood'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 Wood?
Brown Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.