Northern Territory DEA158 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5E463C, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heritage Oak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E463C · DEA158
Northern Territory
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Northern Territory Technical Profile
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Northern Territory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Territory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNorthern Territory
Nearly identical
BehrHeritage Oak
Heritage Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Fairfax Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fudge
PPG
Nearly identical
Barista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roasted Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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
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Northern Territory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Territory have?
Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Territory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Territory are Heritage Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Fairfax Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fudge by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Territory'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 Northern Territory?
Northern Territory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.1, 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 Northern Territory's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.