Incense Stick DEBN73 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A08E78, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #A08E78 · DEBN73
Incense Stick
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Incense Stick Technical Profile
HEX Code#A08E78
RGB160, 142, 120
Estimated LRV28.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Incense Stick
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cottage Walk
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#A08E77
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Sandy Ridge
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#A18E77
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Reindeer Fur
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#A39077
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Stone Terrace
Valspar
#9E8F7B
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Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
#A08B73
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Cabot
Benjamin Moore
#A08F7D
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Bay Harbor Dock
Dutch Boy
#A4937B
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Colors That Work With Incense Stick
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Incense Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Incense Stick are Cottage Walk by Behr (a close digital match), Sandy Ridge by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Woodbridge by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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