Ref. #937A62 · DE6125
Carved Wood
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carved Wood Technical Profile
What color is Carved Wood? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #937A62. Colors similar to Carved Wood include Vista Paint Palomino, Sherwin-Williams Portabello, Valspar Mocha Syrup. Carved Wood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Carved Wood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Carved Wood pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Carved Wood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carved Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carved Wood
#937A62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A97F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carved Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carved Wood 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 Carved Wood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carved Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carved Wood have?
Carved Wood by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Carved Wood from other brands?
The closest matches are Palomino by Vista Paint (#937A62), Portabello by Sherwin-Williams (#947A62), Mocha Syrup by Valspar (#92785E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Carved Wood?
Carved Wood has an LRV of 21.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Carved Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.