Hickory Branch DE6082 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AB8274, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #AB8274 · DE6082
Hickory Branch
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hickory Branch Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB8274
RGB171, 130, 116
Estimated LRV25.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Hickory Branch
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hickory Branch
#AB8274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hickory Branch
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Hickory Branch Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hickory Branch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hickory Branch are Appalachian Spring by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mudslide by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Crushed Clay by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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