Ref. #9D8164 · DE6131
Teddy Bear
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Teddy Bear Technical Profile
What color is Teddy Bear? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9D8164. Colors similar to Teddy Bear include Sherwin-Williams Hopsack, Valspar Crunch Granola, Vista Paint Weaver's Tool. Teddy Bear has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Teddy Bear 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, Teddy Bear 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 Teddy Bear
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Teddy Bear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Teddy Bear
#9D8164
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Teddy Bear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Teddy Bear 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 Teddy Bear.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Teddy Bear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Teddy Bear have?
Teddy Bear by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Teddy Bear from other brands?
The closest matches are Hopsack by Sherwin-Williams (#9E8163), Crunch Granola by Valspar (#9B8164), Weaver's Tool by Vista Paint (#9D7F61). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Teddy Bear?
Teddy Bear has an LRV of 23.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Teddy Bear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.