Paper Sack DE6173 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B4A07A, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4A07A · DE6173
Paper Sack
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Paper Sack in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paper Sack in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPaper Sack
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVintage Gold
Vintage Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Trench
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rich Reward
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sailor's Knot
PPG
Nearly identical
Oxford Street
Behr
Nearly identical
Glowing Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paper Sack
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paper Sack
#B4A07A
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 Paper Sack
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paper Sack 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 Paper Sack.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paper Sack — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paper Sack have?
Paper Sack 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 Paper Sack in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paper Sack from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paper Sack are Vintage Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tarnished Treasure by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Trench by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paper Sack'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 Paper Sack?
Paper Sack has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paper Sack's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.