Dried Chive DE6272 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7B7D69, estimated LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Restful Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #7B7D69 · DE6272
Dried Chive
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dried Chive Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B7D69
RGB123, 125, 105
Estimated LRV19.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Dried Chive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dried Chive
#7B7D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88A376
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dried Chive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dried Chive 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
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Dried Chive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dried Chive have?
Dried Chive by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dried Chive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Chive are Restful Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Mocha Accent by Behr (a close digital match), Lizard Green by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dried Chive'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 Dried Chive?
Dried Chive has a estimated lightness value of 19.9, 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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