Monterey Brown DE6097 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #946E5C, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Temptation from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #946E5C · DE6097
Monterey Brown
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Monterey Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#946E5C
RGB148, 110, 92
Estimated LRV18.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Temptation
Vista Paint
#926D5C
Close digital match
Rustic Earth
Valspar
#906B58
Close digital match
Temptation
Hirshfield's
#956E5F
Close digital match
Prairie Fire
PPG
#996E5A
Close digital match
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Benjamin Moore
#8F6F60
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#976B53
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#9D6D59
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#8C6E5B
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#8E7265
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#A36E4C
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#8A6642
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Colors That Work With Monterey Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monterey Brown
#946E5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A07C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monterey Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monterey 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
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Monterey Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monterey Brown have?
Monterey Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Monterey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monterey Brown are Temptation by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rustic Earth by Valspar (a close digital match), Temptation by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Monterey 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 Monterey Brown?
Monterey Brown has a estimated lightness value of 18.2, 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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