Rosewood DEC706 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B6957, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ten Gallon Hat from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B6957 · DEC706
Rosewood
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rosewood Technical Profile
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Rosewood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rosewood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRosewood
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTen Gallon Hat
Ten Gallon Hat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Apple Brown Betty
PPG
Nearly identical
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sizzling Hot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sizzling Hot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Toasted Chestnut
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rosewood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosewood
#9B6957
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A89E7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosewood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosewood 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 Rosewood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rosewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosewood have?
Rosewood by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Rosewood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rosewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosewood are Ten Gallon Hat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Apple Brown Betty by PPG (a near-identical match), Warm Up by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rosewood'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 Rosewood?
Rosewood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rosewood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.