Monterey Brown DE6097 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #946E5C, 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.
Ref. #946E5C · DE6097
Monterey Brown
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Monterey Brown Technical Profile
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Monterey Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monterey 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-EdwardsMonterey Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTemptation
Temptation
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustic Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prairie Fire
PPG
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antiquities
Behr
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Monterey Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monterey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monterey Brown are Temptation by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rustic Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Temptation by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.