Carmel Mission DET694 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #927F76, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Almond from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #927F76 · DET694
Carmel Mission
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Carmel Mission Technical Profile
HEX Code#927F76
RGB146, 127, 118
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#928075
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#947F78
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Colors That Work With Carmel Mission
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carmel Mission
#927F76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carmel Mission
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carmel Mission Room Palettes
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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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Carmel Mission — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carmel Mission have?
Carmel Mission by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Carmel Mission from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmel Mission are Chocolate Almond by Kilz (a close digital match), Soft Rabbit Brown by Valspar (a close digital match), Ranch Mink by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Carmel Mission'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 Carmel Mission?
Carmel Mission has a estimated lightness value of 22.6, 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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