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Dunn-Edwards Practical Tan
DE6115 · #E1CBB6 · LRV 62.1
Compare with other brands: Behr Rice Crackers is a 98% matchPractical Tan (DE6115) is a light beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 62.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Rice Crackers (98% match).
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LRV
62.1 · Light
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE6115
HEX
#E1CBB6
RGB
225, 203, 182
HSL
29°, 42%, 80%
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Practical Tan FAQ
What undertone does Practical Tan have?
Practical Tan is a light beige with a strong yellow 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 Practical Tan?
Practical Tan has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 62.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Practical Tan in other brands?
Behr: Rice Crackers (S240-2), 98%; PPG: Comfort (PPG1078-3), 98%; Glidden: Comfort (PPG1078-3), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Havana Tan (1121), 97%; Valspar: Strawberry Malt (2008-8C), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Beige (SW 2859), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Playa Arenoso (HGSW9094), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Joa's White (No. 226), 93%. 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 Practical Tan?
The HEX code of Practical Tan (DE6115) is #E1CBB6, RGB 225, 203, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.