Sunbaked Adobe DET652 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AB9A6E, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Lemon Basil from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #AB9A6E · DET652
Sunbaked Adobe
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sunbaked Adobe Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9A6E
RGB171, 154, 110
Estimated LRV32.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Sunbaked Adobe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunbaked Adobe
#AB9A6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunbaked Adobe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunbaked Adobe 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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Sunbaked Adobe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunbaked Adobe have?
Sunbaked Adobe 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 Sunbaked Adobe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunbaked Adobe are Sweet Lemon Basil by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Upon Reflection by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Eco Green by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunbaked Adobe'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 Sunbaked Adobe?
Sunbaked Adobe has a estimated lightness value of 32.9, 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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