Camouflage DEA172 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7E7150, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #7E7150 · DEA172
Camouflage
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Camouflage Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E7150
RGB126, 113, 80
Estimated LRV16.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Camouflage
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chocolate Velvet
Hirshfield's
#7F7453
Close digital match
Private Affair
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#7D7256
Close digital match
Outrigger
PPG
#82714D
Close digital match
Greenbrook
Benjamin Moore
#7C7352
Close digital match
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Behr
#7B6C4D
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Twig Basket
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#7D6E52
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Chocolate Velvet
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#7F7656
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#7E775B
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#8B7A4F
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Colors That Work With Camouflage
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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
Digital 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
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Camouflage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Camouflage have?
Camouflage 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 Camouflage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Camouflage are Chocolate Velvet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Private Affair by Valspar (a close digital match), Outrigger by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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