Howdy Partner DE6095 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6A698, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Naked Clay from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6A698 · DE6095
Howdy Partner
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Howdy Partner in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Howdy Partner in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHowdy Partner
Nearly identical
ValsparNaked Clay
Naked Clay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sandbank
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cozy Blanket
Behr
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Taupe Tapestry
PPG
Nearly identical
Oak Plank
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goose Island
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Café Mocha
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tan Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Howdy Partner
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Howdy Partner
#C6A698
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Howdy Partner
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Howdy Partner 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
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Howdy Partner — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Howdy Partner have?
Howdy Partner by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Howdy Partner in your own space before committing.
What colors match Howdy Partner from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Howdy Partner are Naked Clay by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sandbank by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cozy Blanket by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Howdy Partner'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 Howdy Partner?
Howdy Partner has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Howdy Partner's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.