Carmel Mission DET694 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #927F76, 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.
Ref. #927F76 · DET694
Carmel Mission
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carmel Mission Technical Profile
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Carmel Mission in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carmel Mission in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCarmel Mission
Nearly identical
KilzChocolate Almond
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soft Rabbit Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ranch Mink
PPG
Nearly identical
Modern Mocha
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Utopia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Poised Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Lab Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carmel Mission
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carmel Mission
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carmel Mission 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 Carmel Mission.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carmel Mission in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carmel Mission from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmel Mission are Chocolate Almond by Kilz (a near-identical match), Soft Rabbit Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ranch Mink by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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