Coconut Shell DE6202 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #917A56, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tweed from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917A56 · DE6202
Coconut Shell
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Coconut Shell Technical Profile
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Coconut Shell in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Coconut Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCoconut Shell
Nearly identical
PPGTweed
Tweed
PPG
Nearly identical
Magic Lamp
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crown'S Nest
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shaker Peg
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Safari Brown
Behr
Very similar
Iced Coffee
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Freesia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Welcome Home
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Coconut Shell
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Coconut Shell
#917A56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA476
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Coconut Shell
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Coconut Shell 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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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Coconut Shell — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Coconut Shell have?
Coconut Shell 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 Coconut Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Coconut Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Coconut Shell are Tweed by PPG (a near-identical match), Magic Lamp by Valspar (a near-identical match), Crown'S Nest by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Coconut Shell'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 Coconut Shell?
Coconut Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, 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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