Underbrush DE5446 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BE9E48, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mojave Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BE9E48 · DE5446
Underbrush
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Underbrush Technical Profile
HEX Code#BE9E48
RGB190, 158, 72
Estimated LRV35.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Underbrush
#BE9E48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Underbrush
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Underbrush Room Palettes
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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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Underbrush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Underbrush have?
Underbrush 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 Underbrush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Underbrush are Mojave Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Golden Field by PPG (a close digital match), Ginger Jar by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Underbrush'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 Underbrush?
Underbrush has a estimated lightness value of 35.9, 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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