Tavern Creek DEA166 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #957046, 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.
Ref. #957046 · DEA166
Tavern Creek
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tavern Creek Technical Profile
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Tavern Creek in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tavern Creek in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTavern Creek
Nearly identical
PPGChewy Caramel
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
Gathered
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tavern Creek in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tavern Creek from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tavern Creek are Chewy Caramel by PPG (a near-identical match), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Renwick Golden Oak by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.