Ref. #5E463C · DEA158
Northern Territory
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Northern Territory Technical Profile
What color is Northern Territory? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #5E463C. Colors similar to Northern Territory include Sherwin-Williams Fairfax Brown, PPG Fudge, Benjamin Moore Barista. Northern Territory has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Northern Territory 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, Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Territory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Territory
#5E463C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B7352
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Territory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Territory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Territory have?
Northern Territory by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Northern Territory from other brands?
The closest matches are Fairfax Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#61463A), Fudge by PPG (#63493E), Barista by Benjamin Moore (#59433B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Northern Territory?
Northern Territory has an LRV of 7.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Northern Territory
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Northern Territory's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.