Moderne Class DET681 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #745B49, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #745B49 · DET681
Moderne Class
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Moderne Class Technical Profile
HEX Code#745B49
RGB116, 91, 73
Estimated LRV11.7
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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Pale Brown
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#755C48
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#715B49
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Coconut Grove
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#785F4C
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Sherwin-Williams
#785F4C
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#6F5746
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#785B47
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Dark Earth
Valspar
#6F5744
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Cinnamon Crumble
Behr
#705742
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#705B48
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Colors That Work With Moderne Class
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moderne Class
#745B49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#908C60
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moderne Class
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moderne Class 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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Moderne Class — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moderne Class have?
Moderne Class 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 Moderne Class from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moderne Class are Pale Brown by RAL (a close digital match), Dapper by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Coconut Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Moderne Class'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 Moderne Class?
Moderne Class has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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