Cliff Brown DEC711 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D0AB8C, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cosy Chair from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0AB8C · DEC711
Cliff Brown
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cliff Brown Technical Profile
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Cliff Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cliff 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-EdwardsCliff Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparCosy Chair
Cosy Chair
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Amber
Behr
Nearly identical
Cowhide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toffee Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Covered Wagon
PPG
Nearly identical
Totally Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rustic Rye
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cliff Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cliff Brown
#D0AB8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B07F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cliff Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cliff 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 Cliff Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cliff Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cliff Brown have?
Cliff Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cliff Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cliff Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cliff Brown are Cosy Chair by Valspar (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Amber by Behr (a near-identical match), Cowhide by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cliff 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 Cliff Brown?
Cliff Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cliff Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.