Tobacco Incense DEBN79 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #615D5A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #615D5A · DEBN79
Tobacco Incense
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tobacco Incense Technical Profile
HEX Code#615D5A
RGB97, 93, 90
Estimated LRV11.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Porch Step
Valspar
#615C59
Close digital match
Intellectual
Behr
#605C5A
Close digital match
Stone's Throw
PPG
#605C58
Close digital match
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
#5F5D5A
Close digital match
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
#65615E
Close digital match
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
#63615D
Close digital match
Ironclad
Sherwin-Williams
#615C55
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Space
Kilz
#625D5E
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#585654
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Colors That Work With Tobacco Incense
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tobacco Incense from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tobacco Incense are Porch Step by Valspar (a close digital match), Intellectual by Behr (a close digital match), Stone's Throw by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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