Ref. #644B41 · DE6049
Chaps
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chaps Technical Profile
What color is Chaps? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #644B41. Colors similar to Chaps include Behr Earth Chicory, PPG Fudge, Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown. Chaps has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Chaps 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, Chaps 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 Chaps
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chaps
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chaps
#644B41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#827856
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chaps
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chaps 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 Chaps.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chaps — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chaps have?
Chaps by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Chaps from other brands?
The closest matches are Earth Chicory by Behr (#644A40), Fudge by PPG (#63493E), Hasbrouck Brown by Benjamin Moore (#664D44). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chaps?
Chaps has an LRV of 8.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chaps's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.