Chester Brown DE6147 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #876B4B, 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.
Ref. #876B4B · DE6147
Chester Brown
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chester Brown Technical Profile
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Chester Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chester Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChester Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWeathered Oak
Weathered Oak
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bazaar
Behr
Nearly identical
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Country Charm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cupcake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chester Brown
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
Pure 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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chester Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chester Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chester Brown are Weathered Oak by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Blue Ridge Mountains by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bazaar by Behr (a near-identical 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 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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