Incense Stick DEBN73 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A08E78, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cottage Walk from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08E78 · DEBN73
Incense Stick
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Incense Stick Technical Profile
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Incense Stick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Incense Stick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsIncense Stick
Nearly identical
BehrCottage Walk
Cottage Walk
Behr
Nearly identical
Sandy Ridge
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reindeer Fur
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Terrace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cabot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bay Harbor Dock
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tropical Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Whipcord
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Incense Stick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Incense Stick
#A08E78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Incense Stick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Incense Stick 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 Incense Stick.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Incense Stick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Incense Stick have?
Incense Stick by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Incense Stick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Incense Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Incense Stick are Cottage Walk by Behr (a near-identical match), Sandy Ridge by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Woodbridge by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Incense Stick'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 Incense Stick?
Incense Stick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Incense Stick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.