Brown Wood DE5368 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D7AA60, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #D7AA60 · DE5368
Brown Wood
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7AA60
RGB215, 170, 96
Estimated LRV44.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Brown Wood
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Wood are Heart Of Gold by Kilz (a close digital match), Cat’s Eye Marble by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cat's Eye Marble by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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