Ref. #838254 · DE5531
Dark Cavern
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark Cavern Technical Profile
What color is Dark Cavern? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #838254. Colors similar to Dark Cavern include Benjamin Moore Chopped Dill, PPG Oregano, Valspar Green Jalapeño. Dark Cavern has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Dark Cavern creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Dark Cavern reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Dark Cavern
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Cavern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Cavern
#838254
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#869D6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Cavern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Cavern 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 Dark Cavern.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Cavern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Cavern have?
Dark Cavern by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Dark Cavern from other brands?
The closest matches are Chopped Dill by Benjamin Moore (#838058), Oregano by PPG (#7F8353), Green Jalapeño by Valspar (#858757). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dark Cavern?
Dark Cavern has an LRV of 21.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Cavern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.