Dark Sepia DE6138 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AC8760, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gingersnaps from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC8760 · DE6138
Dark Sepia
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dark Sepia Technical Profile
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Dark Sepia in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Sepia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDark Sepia
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramel Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Toffee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Almond Roca
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Very similar
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rustic Charm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Sepia
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Sepia
#AC8760
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Sepia
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Sepia 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 Sepia.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Sepia — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Sepia have?
Dark Sepia by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Dark Sepia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Sepia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Sepia are Gingersnaps by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caramel Kiss by PPG (a near-identical match), Bronco Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Sepia'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 Dark Sepia?
Dark Sepia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, 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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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 Dark Sepia's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.