Wild Bill Brown DET688 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #795745, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brownstone from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #795745 · DET688
Wild Bill Brown
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wild Bill Brown Technical Profile
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Wild Bill Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Bill Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWild Bill Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBrownstone
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Stallion
Behr
Nearly identical
Yule Log
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chocolate Truffle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Nearly identical
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Bill Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Bill Brown
#795745
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918960
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Bill Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild Bill Brown 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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Wild Bill Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Bill Brown have?
Wild Bill Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Wild Bill Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Bill Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Bill Brown are Brownstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild Bill Brown'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 Wild Bill Brown?
Wild Bill Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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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