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Cave of the Winds

19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Cave of the Winds Technical Profile

HEX Code#86736E
RGB134, 115, 110
LRV18.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Summer Sparrow

Complement

Puddle Jumper

Cave of the Winds Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

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Redwood City

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mountain Bluebird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

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Grange Hall

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Stone Ground

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN25

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Leather Bound

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN17

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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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