Tawny Owl DET640 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #978B71, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Urban Safari from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #978B71 · DET640
Tawny Owl
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tawny Owl Technical Profile
HEX Code#978B71
RGB151, 139, 113
Estimated LRV26.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#968B6F
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Colors That Work With Tawny Owl
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Owl
#978B71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Owl 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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Tawny Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Owl have?
Tawny Owl by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Tawny Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Owl are Urban Safari by Behr (a close digital match), Dry Pasture by Behr (a close digital match), Sandalwood by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Owl'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 Tawny Owl?
Tawny Owl has a estimated lightness value of 26.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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