Summerville Brown DE6139 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #997651, 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.
Ref. #997651 · DE6139
Summerville Brown
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summerville Brown Technical Profile
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Summerville Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summerville Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSummerville Brown
Nearly identical
BehrAncient Pottery
Ancient Pottery
Behr
Nearly identical
Leather
PPG
Nearly identical
Cardboard
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warm Praline
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Haute Hickory
Valspar
Nearly identical
Acorn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Prince Paris
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summerville Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summerville Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summerville Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summerville Brown are Ancient Pottery by Behr (a near-identical match), Leather by PPG (a near-identical match), Goldstone by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summerville Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.