Paper Sack DE6173 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B4A07A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B4A07A · DE6173
Paper Sack
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Paper Sack Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4A07A
RGB180, 160, 122
Estimated LRV36.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#B59E75
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#B9A47E
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Trench
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#B6A07D
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Colors That Work With Paper Sack
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Paper Sack from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paper Sack are Vintage Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Tarnished Treasure by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Trench by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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