Summerville Brown DE6139 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #997651, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Pottery from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #997651 · DE6139
Summerville Brown
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summerville Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#997651
RGB153, 118, 81
Estimated LRV20.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#9A7650
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#98754E
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Warm Praline
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#9C7A56
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Acorn
Benjamin Moore
#987656
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#9D7957
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Prince Paris
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Colors That Work With Summerville Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summerville Brown
#997651
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A578
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summerville Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summerville Brown 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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Summerville Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summerville Brown have?
Summerville Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Summerville Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summerville Brown are Ancient Pottery by Behr (a close digital match), Leather by PPG (a close digital match), Goldstone by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Summerville Brown'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 Summerville Brown?
Summerville Brown has a estimated lightness value of 20.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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