Ref. #7C6E6D · DE6397
Hickory Cliff
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hickory Cliff Technical Profile
What color is Hickory Cliff? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7C6E6D. Colors similar to Hickory Cliff include Valspar Roaming Pony, Behr Muscatel, Benjamin Moore Kasbah. Hickory Cliff has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Hickory Cliff creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Hickory Cliff 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 Hickory Cliff
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hickory Cliff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hickory Cliff
#7C6E6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hickory Cliff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hickory Cliff 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 Hickory Cliff.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hickory Cliff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hickory Cliff have?
Hickory Cliff by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Hickory Cliff from other brands?
The closest matches are Roaming Pony by Valspar (#7E7172), Muscatel by Behr (#7A6A69), Kasbah by Benjamin Moore (#7A6D70). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hickory Cliff?
Hickory Cliff has an LRV of 16.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hickory Cliff's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.