Cognac DET464 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D48C46, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buried Treasure from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D48C46 · DET464
Cognac
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cognac Technical Profile
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Cognac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cognac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCognac
Nearly identical
BehrBuried Treasure
Buried Treasure
Behr
Nearly identical
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hazelnut Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jack Olantern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bergamot Orange
Vista Paint
Very similar
Serape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sunlit Topaz
PPG
Very similar
Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Habanero
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cognac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cognac
#D48C46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cognac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cognac 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 Cognac.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cognac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cognac have?
Cognac 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 Cognac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cognac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cognac are Buried Treasure by Behr (a near-identical match), Clay .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Hazelnut Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cognac'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 Cognac?
Cognac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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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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 Cognac's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.