Tavern Creek DEA166 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #957046, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chewy Caramel from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #957046 · DEA166
Tavern Creek
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tavern Creek Technical Profile
HEX Code#957046
RGB149, 112, 70
Estimated LRV18.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Tavern Creek
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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
Digital 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
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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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Tavern Creek — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tavern Creek have?
Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Tavern Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tavern Creek are Chewy Caramel by PPG (a close digital match), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Renwick Golden Oak by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tavern Creek'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 Tavern Creek?
Tavern Creek has a estimated lightness value of 18.4, 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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