Ref. #8B694D · DE6119
Neutral Valley
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Neutral Valley Technical Profile
What color is Neutral Valley? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8B694D. Colors similar to Neutral Valley include Sherwin-Williams Baked Cookie, Hirshfield's Bean Pot, PPG Slippery Stone. Neutral Valley has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Neutral Valley 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, Neutral Valley 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 Neutral Valley
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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.
More brown colors from other brands
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Neutral Valley from other brands?
The closest matches are Baked Cookie by Sherwin-Williams (#89674A), Bean Pot by Hirshfield's (#8B6B51), Slippery Stone by PPG (#8D6A4A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Neutral Valley?
Neutral Valley has an LRV of 16.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.