Sepia Tone DET638 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B8A88A, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Huntington Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B8A88A · DET638
Sepia Tone
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8A88A
RGB184, 168, 138
Estimated LRV40.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Sepia Tone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sepia Tone
#B8A88A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sepia Tone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sepia Tone 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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Sepia Tone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sepia Tone have?
Sepia Tone by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Sepia Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sepia Tone are Huntington Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Prairie Dust by PPG (a close digital match), Greenbrier Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sepia Tone'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 Sepia Tone?
Sepia Tone has a estimated lightness value of 40.0, 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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