Ref. #875942 · DEA160
Hope Chest
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hope Chest Technical Profile
What color is Hope Chest? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #875942. Colors similar to Hope Chest include Behr Sable Brown, PPG Tampico Brown, Kilz Toasty. Hope Chest has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Hope Chest 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, Hope Chest 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 Hope Chest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hope Chest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hope Chest
#875942
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#988F64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hope Chest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hope Chest 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 Hope Chest.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hope Chest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hope Chest have?
Hope Chest by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Hope Chest from other brands?
The closest matches are Sable Brown by Behr (#885A42), Tampico Brown by PPG (#835842), Toasty by Kilz (#885D47). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hope Chest?
Hope Chest has an LRV of 12.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Hope Chest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.