Ref. #BB8E55 · DE5327
Ghost Town
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ghost Town Technical Profile
What color is Ghost Town? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #BB8E55. Colors similar to Ghost Town include Benjamin Moore Golden Retriever, Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear, Behr Radiance. Ghost Town has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 31 gives Ghost Town depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Ghost Town 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 Ghost Town
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ghost Town
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ghost Town
#BB8E55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ghost Town
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ghost Town 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 Ghost Town.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ghost Town — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ghost Town have?
Ghost Town by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Ghost Town from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Retriever by Benjamin Moore (#BB8C53), Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams (#C09056), Radiance by Behr (#BB915B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ghost Town?
Ghost Town has an LRV of 30.6, 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 Ghost Town's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.