Practical Tan DE6115 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1CBB6, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oat Cake from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E1CBB6 · DE6115
Practical Tan
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Practical Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1CBB6
RGB225, 203, 182
Estimated LRV62.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#E4CCB7
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Take-Out
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#E5CDB7
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#E5CFBA
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#DCC7B3
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#E0C9B6
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#E7CFB7
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Havana Tan
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#E0CDB7
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#D6C2AC
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Colors That Work With Practical Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Practical Tan
#E1CBB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B27F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Practical Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Practical Tan 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
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Practical Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Practical Tan have?
Practical Tan by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Practical Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Practical Tan are Oat Cake by Behr (a close digital match), Tea & Honey by PPG (a close digital match), Take-Out by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Practical Tan'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 Practical Tan?
Practical Tan has a estimated lightness value of 62.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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