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Dunn-Edwards Cave of the Winds

DE6040 · #86736E · LRV 18.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Granite Boulder is a 97% match

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

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LRV

18.5 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), 97%; Glidden: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), 96%; Valspar: Thorny Brush (1001-9B), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Chinchilla (SW 6011), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chinchilla (HGSW6011), 94%; Behr: Elkhound (MQ1-56), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Cinnamon Slate (2113-40), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 87%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.