Sunken Ship DEA148 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6B443D, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Mahogany from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #6B443D · DEA148
Sunken Ship
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sunken Ship Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B443D
RGB107, 68, 61
Estimated LRV7.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Warm Mahogany
PPG
#6D4741
Close digital match
Aurora Brown
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#6A4238
Close digital match
Autumn Leaves
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#6E4440
Close digital match
English Manor
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#6E4439
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#68413E
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Colors That Work With Sunken Ship
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunken Ship
#6B443D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837458
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunken Ship
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunken Ship 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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Sunken Ship — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunken Ship have?
Sunken Ship by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Sunken Ship from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunken Ship are Warm Mahogany by PPG (a close digital match), Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Autumn Leaves by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sunken Ship'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 Sunken Ship?
Sunken Ship has a estimated lightness value of 7.6, 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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