Cave of the Winds DE6040 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #86736E, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite Boulder from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #86736E · DE6040
Cave of the Winds
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cave of the Winds Technical Profile
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Cave of the Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cave of the Winds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCave of the Winds
Nearly identical
PPGGranite Boulder
Granite Boulder
PPG
Nearly identical
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer Sparrow
Valspar
Very similar
Elkhound
Behr
Very similar
Chinchilla
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Weathered Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Slate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cave of the Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cave of the Winds
#86736E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99C7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cave of the Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cave of the Winds 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 Cave of the Winds.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cave of the Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cave of the Winds have?
Cave of the Winds 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 Cave of the Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cave of the Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cave of the Winds are Granite Boulder by PPG (a near-identical match), Rave Raisin by Vista Paint (a very close match), Summer Sparrow by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cave of the Winds'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 Cave of the Winds?
Cave of the Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, 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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