Sugar Shack DEBN51 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A4875F, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mexican Hills from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A4875F · DEBN51
Sugar Shack
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sugar Shack Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4875F
RGB164, 135, 95
Estimated LRV26.0
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 Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#A3855C
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#A6885D
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Timber Beam
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#A0855C
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Key Keeper
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#A48A62
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Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
#A8895C
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Chamois Leather
Behr
#A7855D
Close digital match
Grecian Olive
Valspar
#A38759
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Tangled Twine
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#A18A67
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Colors That Work With Sugar Shack
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sugar Shack
#A4875F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sugar Shack
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sugar Shack 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
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Sugar Shack — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sugar Shack have?
Sugar Shack by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Sugar Shack from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Shack are Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Muddy Paws by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sugar Shack'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 Sugar Shack?
Sugar Shack has a estimated lightness value of 26.0, 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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