Moderne Class DET681 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #745B49, 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.
Ref. #745B49 · DET681
Moderne Class
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Moderne Class Technical Profile
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Moderne Class in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moderne Class in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsModerne Class
Nearly identical
RALPale Brown
Pale Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Dapper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caraïbe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chocolate Truffle
PPG
Nearly identical
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dark Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crumble
Behr
Very similar
Dapper
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moderne Class
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
Pure 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
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 Moderne Class.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Moderne Class in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moderne Class from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moderne Class are Pale Brown by RAL (a near-identical match), Dapper by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Coconut Grove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Moderne Class's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.