Ref. #7C503F · DEA157
Cellar Door
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cellar Door Technical Profile
What color is Cellar Door? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #7C503F. Colors similar to Cellar Door include Valspar Cowboy Suede, Benjamin Moore Leather Saddle Brown, Benjamin Moore Antler Brown. Cellar Door has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Cellar Door 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, Cellar Door 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 Cellar Door
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cellar Door
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cellar Door
#7C503F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F845F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cellar Door
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cellar Door 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 Cellar Door.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cellar Door — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cellar Door have?
Cellar Door by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Cellar Door from other brands?
The closest matches are Cowboy Suede by Valspar (#7C5244), Leather Saddle Brown by Benjamin Moore (#764F40), Antler Brown by Benjamin Moore (#765040). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cellar Door?
Cellar Door has an LRV of 10.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cellar Door's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.