Dried Chive DE6272 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7B7D69, 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.
Ref. #7B7D69 · DE6272
Dried Chive
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dried Chive Technical Profile
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Dried Chive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dried Chive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDried Chive
Nearly identical
BehrRestful Brown
Restful Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Eucalyptus
Valspar
Very similar
Dried Thyme
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweetbrier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pine Garland
PPG
Very similar
Galpagos Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Boardman
Vista Paint
Very similar
Boardman
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Combat Boots
Kilz
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dried Chive
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Dried Chive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dried Chive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dried Chive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dried Chive are Restful Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Mocha Accent by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Dried Chive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.