Raw Cacao Bean DEBN42 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #655A4C, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Creek Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #655A4C · DEBN42
Raw Cacao Bean
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Raw Cacao Bean in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Raw Cacao Bean in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRaw Cacao Bean
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorth Creek Brown
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Lab
PPG
Nearly identical
Suitable Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ares Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roasted Sepia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clove Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Raw Cacao Bean
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raw Cacao Bean
#655A4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86895B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raw Cacao Bean
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raw Cacao Bean 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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Raw Cacao Bean — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raw Cacao Bean have?
Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Raw Cacao Bean in your own space before committing.
What colors match Raw Cacao Bean from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raw Cacao Bean are North Creek Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Marshlands by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chocolate Lab by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Raw Cacao Bean'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 Raw Cacao Bean?
Raw Cacao Bean has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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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