Ridgecrest DE6174 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9D8861, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Historic Town from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D8861 · DE6174
Ridgecrest
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ridgecrest Technical Profile
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Ridgecrest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ridgecrest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRidgecrest
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHistoric Town
Historic Town
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Twisted Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Pine Moss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Livingston
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Distant Land
Behr
Very similar
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ridgecrest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ridgecrest
#9D8861
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ridgecrest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ridgecrest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ridgecrest have?
Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ridgecrest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ridgecrest are Historic Town by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Tangiers by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Tangiers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ridgecrest'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 Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.6, 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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Why Ridgecrest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.