Camouflage DEA172 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7E7150, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Velvet from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E7150 · DEA172
Camouflage
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Camouflage Technical Profile
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Camouflage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Camouflage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCamouflage
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sChocolate Velvet
Chocolate Velvet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Private Affair
Valspar
Nearly identical
Outrigger
PPG
Nearly identical
Greenbrook
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Olive
Behr
Very similar
Twig Basket
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chocolate Velvet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aegean Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Olive Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Camouflage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Camouflage
#7E7150
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F9A67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Camouflage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Camouflage 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 Camouflage.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Camouflage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Camouflage have?
Camouflage 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 Camouflage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Camouflage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Camouflage are Chocolate Velvet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Private Affair by Valspar (a near-identical match), Outrigger by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Camouflage'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 Camouflage?
Camouflage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, 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 Camouflage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.