Neutral Valley DE6119 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8B694D, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baked Cookie from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B694D · DE6119
Neutral Valley
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Neutral Valley Technical Profile
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Neutral Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Neutral Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNeutral Valley
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBaked Cookie
Baked Cookie
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramel Swirl
Behr
Nearly identical
Standing Still
Valspar
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glenwood Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Dig It
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Neutral Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Neutral Valley
#8B694D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E9B6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Neutral Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Neutral Valley 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 Neutral Valley.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Neutral Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Neutral Valley have?
Neutral Valley 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 Neutral Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Neutral Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Neutral Valley are Baked Cookie by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bean Pot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Slippery Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Neutral Valley'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 Neutral Valley?
Neutral Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, 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 Neutral Valley's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.