Ref. #957046 · DEA166
Tavern Creek
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tavern Creek Technical Profile
What color is Tavern Creek? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #957046. Colors similar to Tavern Creek include PPG Chewy Caramel, Benjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold, Sherwin-Williams Renwick Golden Oak. Tavern Creek has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Tavern Creek creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Tavern Creek pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Tavern Creek
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Chewy Caramel
PPG
Nearly identical
Gettysburgh Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Royal Crown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olympic Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Country Charm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tavern Creek
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tavern Creek
#957046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA16D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tavern Creek
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tavern Creek 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Tavern Creek.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tavern Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tavern Creek have?
Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Tavern Creek from other brands?
The closest matches are Chewy Caramel by PPG (#977043), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (#997349), Renwick Golden Oak by Sherwin-Williams (#96724C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tavern Creek?
Tavern Creek has an LRV of 18.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tavern Creek's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.