Saddle Up DET690 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AB927A, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dormer Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB927A · DET690
Saddle Up
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Saddle Up in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saddle Up in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSaddle Up
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDormer Brown
Dormer Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Chamois
Behr
Nearly identical
Sauteed Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Elk
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saddle Up
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saddle Up
#AB927A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saddle Up
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saddle Up 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 Saddle Up.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saddle Up — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saddle Up have?
Saddle Up 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 Saddle Up in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saddle Up from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saddle Up are Dormer Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oakbluff by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Chamois by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saddle Up'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 Saddle Up?
Saddle Up has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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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 Saddle Up's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.