Tobacco Incense DEBN79 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #615D5A, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porch Step from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #615D5A · DEBN79
Tobacco Incense
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tobacco Incense Technical Profile
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Tobacco Incense in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tobacco Incense in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsTobacco Incense
Nearly identical
ValsparPorch Step
Porch Step
Valspar
Nearly identical
Intellectual
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone's Throw
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Space
Kilz
Very similar
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tobacco Incense
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tobacco Incense
#615D5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F8B5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tobacco Incense
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tobacco Incense 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 gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tobacco Incense — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tobacco Incense have?
Tobacco Incense by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tobacco Incense in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tobacco Incense from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tobacco Incense are Porch Step by Valspar (a near-identical match), Intellectual by Behr (a near-identical match), Stone's Throw by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tobacco Incense'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 Tobacco Incense?
Tobacco Incense has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, 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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