Raw Cacao Bean DEBN42 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #655A4C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #655A4C · DEBN42
Raw Cacao Bean
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Raw Cacao Bean Technical Profile
HEX Code#655A4C
RGB101, 90, 76
Estimated LRV10.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Raw Cacao Bean
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Marshlands by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chocolate Lab by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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