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Hickory Branch

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Hickory Branch DE6082 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AB8274, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Appalachian Spring from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hickory Branch Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB8274
RGB171, 130, 116
LRV25.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Hickory Branch in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hickory Branch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsHickory Branch
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAppalachian Spring

Appalachian Spring

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crushed Clay

Behr

Nearly identical

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Mystic Mauve

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Canyon Earth

Valspar

Very similar

Rocky Mountain

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cappucino Bombe

PPG

Very similar

Rocky Mountain

Vista Paint

Very similar

Burnt Sienna

Kilz

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Clay .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Hickory Branch

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hickory Branch

#AB8274

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA385

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hickory Branch

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Copper Road

Complement

Whipple Blue

Hickory Branch Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Clouded Vision

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

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Redwood City

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mountain Bluebird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Saddle Up

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Wild Maitake

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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Welcome Home

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Gingersnaps

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Fall Leaf

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Bean Pot

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Hickory Branch — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hickory Branch have?
Hickory Branch by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Hickory Branch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hickory Branch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hickory Branch are Appalachian Spring by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mudslide by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crushed Clay by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hickory Branch'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 Hickory Branch?
Hickory Branch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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