Sepia Tone DET638 is a beige paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B8A88A, 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.
Ref. #B8A88A · DET638
Sepia Tone
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Tone Technical Profile
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Sepia Tone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sepia Tone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSepia Tone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHuntington Beige
Huntington Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prairie Dust
PPG
Nearly identical
Merino
Behr
Nearly identical
Sleepy Owlet
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Leaf
Valspar
Very similar
Woolen Sweater
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sepia Tone
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
Pure 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
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 Sepia Tone.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sepia Tone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sepia Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sepia Tone are Huntington Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Prairie Dust by PPG (a near-identical match), Greenbrier Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sepia Tone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.