Cedar Chest DE6112 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8F684B, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glenwood Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F684B · DE6112
Cedar Chest
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cedar Chest Technical Profile
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Cedar Chest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cedar Chest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCedar Chest
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGlenwood Brown
Glenwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramel Swirl
Behr
Nearly identical
Copper Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baked Cookie
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Natural Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cedar Chest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cedar Chest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cedar Chest are Glenwood Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caramel Swirl by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Swirl by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cedar Chest'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 Cedar Chest?
Cedar Chest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.