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Ref. #7C6E6D · DE6397

Hickory Cliff

17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Hickory Cliff DE6397 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7C6E6D, LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roaming Pony from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hickory Cliff Technical Profile

HEX Code#7C6E6D
RGB124, 110, 109
LRV16.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Hickory Cliff in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hickory Cliff 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 Cliff
Nearly identical
ValsparRoaming Pony

Roaming Pony

Valspar

Nearly identical

Muscatel

Behr

Nearly identical

Kasbah

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Acoustic Brown

Kilz

Very similar

Seal Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Granite Boulder

PPG

Very similar

Grapy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rave Raisin

Vista Paint

Very similar

Emu

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Platinum Grey

RAL

Very similar

Wood .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Brassica

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hickory Cliff

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Bonne Nuit

Complement

Gray Monument

Hickory Cliff 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

Pop

Redwood City

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Kale

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Port Hope

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Coal Miner

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Hickory Cliff — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hickory Cliff have?
Hickory Cliff by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hickory Cliff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hickory Cliff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hickory Cliff are Roaming Pony by Valspar (a near-identical match), Muscatel by Behr (a near-identical match), Kasbah by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hickory Cliff'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 Cliff?
Hickory Cliff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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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