Ruggedly Handsome DEBN38 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8D7A63, estimated LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Resort Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8D7A63 · DEBN38
Ruggedly Handsome
21%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ruggedly Handsome Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D7A63
RGB141, 122, 99
Estimated LRV20.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#907D66
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#8B7B67
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#8B795F
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#8D7C63
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#907F69
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Colors That Work With Ruggedly Handsome
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ruggedly Handsome
#8D7A63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A77C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ruggedly Handsome
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ruggedly Handsome 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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Ruggedly Handsome — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ruggedly Handsome have?
Ruggedly Handsome by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Ruggedly Handsome from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruggedly Handsome are Resort Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Everard Coffee by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rain Barrel by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ruggedly Handsome'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 Ruggedly Handsome?
Ruggedly Handsome has a estimated lightness value of 20.5, 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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