Ref. #6F6A52 · DE6238
Spruce Woods
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spruce Woods Technical Profile
What color is Spruce Woods? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #6F6A52. Colors similar to Spruce Woods include Hirshfield's Candle Wax, Vista Paint Candle Wax, Benjamin Moore Sterling Forest. Spruce Woods has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Spruce Woods creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Spruce Woods pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Spruce Woods
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spruce Woods
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spruce Woods
#6F6A52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829262
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spruce Woods
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spruce Woods 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 Spruce Woods.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spruce Woods — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spruce Woods have?
Spruce Woods by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Spruce Woods from other brands?
The closest matches are Candle Wax by Hirshfield's (#6F6A53), Candle Wax by Vista Paint (#6D6951), Sterling Forest by Benjamin Moore (#6E694F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spruce Woods?
Spruce Woods has an LRV of 14.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Spruce Woods's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.