Chester Brown DE6147 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #876B4B, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Oak from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #876B4B · DE6147
Chester Brown
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chester Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#876B4B
RGB135, 107, 75
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Chester Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Weathered Oak
Benjamin Moore
#866947
Close digital match
Bazaar
Behr
#836848
Close digital match
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
#866D4D
Close digital match
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#8A6B4D
Close digital match
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
#8A6B4D
Close digital match
Country Charm
Hirshfield's
#8D6C48
Close digital match
Cupcake
Vista Paint
#896F53
Similar digital color
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
#8C6C43
Similar digital color
Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
Similar digital color
Leather Saddle
Kilz
#7C644E
Similar digital color
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
#827462
Visible digital difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
#A16941
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Chester Brown
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chester Brown
#876B4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9B6A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chester Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chester Brown 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 Chester Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chester Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chester Brown have?
Chester Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chester Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chester Brown are Weathered Oak by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Blue Ridge Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bazaar by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chester Brown'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 Chester Brown?
Chester Brown has a estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Chester Brown
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chester Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.