Ref. #946E5C · DE6097
Monterey Brown
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Monterey Brown Technical Profile
What color is Monterey Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #946E5C. Colors similar to Monterey Brown include Vista Paint Temptation, Valspar Rustic Earth, Hirshfield's Temptation. Monterey Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Monterey Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Monterey Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Monterey Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monterey Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Monterey 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.
Monterey Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monterey Brown have?
Monterey Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Monterey Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Temptation by Vista Paint (#926D5C), Rustic Earth by Valspar (#906B58), Temptation by Hirshfield's (#956E5F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Monterey Brown?
Monterey Brown has an LRV of 18.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Monterey Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.