Essential Brown DE6203 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7D6848, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Georgia Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D6848 · DE6203
Essential Brown
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Essential Brown Technical Profile
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Essential Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Essential Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsEssential Brown
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Georgia Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Seasoned Acorn
PPG
Very similar
Golden Summer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blue Ridge Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Essential Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Essential Brown
#7D6848
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#909563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Essential Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Essential Brown 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 Essential Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Essential Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Essential Brown have?
Essential Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Essential Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Essential Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essential Brown are Sweet Georgia Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Mossy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Essential Brown'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 Essential Brown?
Essential Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Essential Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.