Essential Brown DE6203 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7D6848, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #7D6848 · DE6203
Essential Brown
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Essential Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#7D6848
RGB125, 104, 72
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#7E6849
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#7F6743
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#816945
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Colors That Work With Essential Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Essential Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Essential Brown are Sweet Georgia Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Mossy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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