Sunken Ship DEA148 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #6B443D, 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.
Ref. #6B443D · DEA148
Sunken Ship
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sunken Ship Technical Profile
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Sunken Ship in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunken Ship in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSunken Ship
Nearly identical
PPGWarm Mahogany
Warm Mahogany
PPG
Nearly identical
Aurora Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Leaves
Behr
Nearly identical
English Manor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earthly Pleasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Double Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunken Ship
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunken Ship in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunken Ship from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunken Ship are Warm Mahogany by PPG (a near-identical match), Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Autumn Leaves by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunken Ship's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.