Log Cabin DEA162 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #705A46, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpha Male from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #705A46 · DEA162
Log Cabin
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Log Cabin Technical Profile
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Log Cabin in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Log Cabin in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLog Cabin
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAlpha Male
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dapper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aged Tree
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brown Study
PPG
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crumble
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Coconut Husk
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Log Cabin
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Log Cabin
#705A46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C8B5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Log Cabin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Log Cabin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Log Cabin have?
Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin in your own space before committing.
What colors match Log Cabin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Log Cabin are Alpha Male by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dapper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dapper by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Log Cabin'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 Log Cabin?
Log Cabin has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Log Cabin's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.