Ref. #A67A45 · DE5328
Driftwood
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Driftwood Technical Profile
What color is Driftwood? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A67A45. Colors similar to Driftwood include Behr Invitation Gold, Valspar Teak, Benjamin Moore Camel. Driftwood has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Driftwood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Driftwood pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Driftwood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Driftwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Driftwood
#A67A45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AB73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Driftwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Driftwood 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 Driftwood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Driftwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Driftwood have?
Driftwood by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Driftwood from other brands?
The closest matches are Invitation Gold by Behr (#A77842), Teak by Valspar (#A27A48), Camel by Benjamin Moore (#A6773F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Driftwood?
Driftwood has an LRV of 22.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Driftwood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.