Kiln Dried DET692 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A89887, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Diversion from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A89887 · DET692
Kiln Dried
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kiln Dried Technical Profile
HEX Code#A89887
RGB168, 152, 135
Estimated LRV32.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#A99A89
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Colors That Work With Kiln Dried
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kiln Dried
#A89887
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kiln Dried
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kiln Dried Room Palettes
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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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Kiln Dried — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kiln Dried have?
Kiln Dried 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 Kiln Dried from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kiln Dried are Diversion by PPG (a close digital match), Winter Meadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sanderling by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Kiln Dried'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 Kiln Dried?
Kiln Dried has a estimated lightness value of 32.5, 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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