Ref. #8F684B · DE6112
Cedar Chest
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cedar Chest Technical Profile
What color is Cedar Chest? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8F684B. Colors similar to Cedar Chest include Benjamin Moore Glenwood Brown, Behr Caramel Swirl, Benjamin Moore Pony Brown. Cedar Chest has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Cedar Chest 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, Cedar Chest 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 Cedar Chest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cedar Chest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cedar Chest
#8F684B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F9B6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cedar Chest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cedar Chest 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 Cedar Chest.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cedar Chest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cedar Chest have?
Cedar Chest by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Cedar Chest from other brands?
The closest matches are Glenwood Brown by Benjamin Moore (#906849), Caramel Swirl by Behr (#8F6A50), Pony Brown by Benjamin Moore (#8E6446). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cedar Chest?
Cedar Chest has an LRV of 16.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cedar Chest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.