Whole Wheat DE6124 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A48B73, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pocahontas from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A48B73 · DE6124
Whole Wheat
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Whole Wheat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whole Wheat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWhole Wheat
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPocahontas
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nearly Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Nearly identical
Elk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Nearly identical
Universal Umber
Valspar
Very similar
Cocoloco
PPG
Very similar
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whole Wheat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whole Wheat
#A48B73
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 Whole Wheat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whole Wheat 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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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whole Wheat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whole Wheat have?
Whole Wheat by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whole Wheat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whole Wheat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whole Wheat are Pocahontas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nearly Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Double Latte by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whole Wheat'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 Whole Wheat?
Whole Wheat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whole Wheat's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.