Open Sesame DEBN54 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A7997F, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nourish .04 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A7997F · DEBN54
Open Sesame
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Open Sesame Technical Profile
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Open Sesame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Open Sesame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOpen Sesame
Nearly identical
ColorhouseNourish .04
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wild Mushroom
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fenland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shiitake Mushroom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sandy Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stony Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Exploring Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Bay Harbor Dock
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antiquity
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Open Sesame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Open Sesame
#A7997F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Open Sesame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Open Sesame 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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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Open Sesame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Open Sesame have?
Open Sesame by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Open Sesame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Open Sesame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Open Sesame are Nourish .04 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Wild Mushroom by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fenland by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Open Sesame'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 Open Sesame?
Open Sesame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Open Sesame's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.