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Dunn-Edwards Cave of the Winds

DE6040 · #86736E · LRV ~18.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Granite Boulder (~97% proximity)

Cave of the Winds (DE6040) is a dark greige from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Granite Boulder (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Cave of the Winds in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6040

HEX

#86736E

RGB

134, 115, 110

HSL

12°, 10%, 48%

Family

Greiges

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Cave of the Winds FAQ

What undertone does Cave of the Winds have?

Cave of the Winds is a dark greige with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cave of the Winds?

Cave of the Winds has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cave of the Winds in other brands?

PPG: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Thorny Brush (1001-9B), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Chinchilla (SW 6011), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chinchilla (HGSW6011), ~94% proximity; Behr: Elkhound (MQ1-56), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cinnamon Slate (2113-40), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cave of the Winds?

The HEX code of Cave of the Winds (DE6040) is #86736E, RGB 134, 115, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.