Midnight Brown DE6210 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #706048, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tamarind from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #706048 · DE6210
Midnight Brown
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Brown Technical Profile
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Midnight Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMidnight Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTamarind
Tamarind
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tree Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Olive Wood
PPG
Very similar
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cummings Oak
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cummings Oaks
Vista Paint
Very similar
Prairie Foliage
Valspar
Very similar
Nettle
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Brown
#706048
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#888D5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Brown 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 Midnight Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Brown have?
Midnight Brown 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 Midnight Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Brown are Tamarind by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Brown'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 Midnight Brown?
Midnight Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.3, 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 Midnight Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.