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.
Ref. #7C6E6D · DE6397
Hickory Cliff
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hickory Cliff Technical Profile
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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
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
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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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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.