Brownstone DEBN12 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #63544D, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Branchport Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #63544D · DEBN12
Brownstone
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Brownstone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brownstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBrownstone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBranchport Brown
Branchport Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Authentic Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Pine Cone Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Cowboy Boots
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brownstone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brownstone
#63544D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88805B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brownstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brownstone 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 Brownstone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brownstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brownstone have?
Brownstone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brownstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brownstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brownstone are Branchport Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rawhide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Authentic Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brownstone'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 Brownstone?
Brownstone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brownstone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.