Sauteed Cremini DEBN23 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8D8378, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art District from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #8D8378 · DEBN23
Sauteed Cremini
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sauteed Cremini Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D8378
RGB141, 131, 120
Estimated LRV23.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Art District
Behr
#90867B
Close digital match
Taos Taupe
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#8D857B
Close digital match
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
#898176
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Bohemian Earth
Kilz
#8F8276
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Seine
Valspar
#888076
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So Sublime
PPG
#8B847C
Close digital match
Timeless Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
#908379
Close digital match
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#8B857F
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Colors That Work With Sauteed Cremini
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sauteed Cremini
#8D8378
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sauteed Cremini
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sauteed Cremini 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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Sauteed Cremini — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sauteed Cremini have?
Sauteed Cremini 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 Sauteed Cremini from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sauteed Cremini are Art District by Behr (a close digital match), Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pearl Mouse Grey by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sauteed Cremini'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 Sauteed Cremini?
Sauteed Cremini has a estimated lightness value of 23.3, 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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