Sugar Shack DEBN51 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A4875F, 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.
Ref. #A4875F · DEBN51
Sugar Shack
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sugar Shack Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Sugar Shack in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sugar Shack in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSugar Shack
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMexican Hills
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
PPG
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sugar Shack
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sugar Shack.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sugar Shack in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sugar Shack from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sugar Shack are Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Muddy Paws by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Sugar Shack
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sugar Shack's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.