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Dunn-Edwards Whole Wheat

DE6124 · #A48B73 · LRV ~27.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown (~97% proximity)

Whole Wheat (DE6124) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27.6 (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 Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Whole Wheat in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6124

HEX

#A48B73

RGB

164, 139, 115

HSL

29°, 21%, 55%

Family

Browns

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Whole Wheat FAQ

What undertone does Whole Wheat have?

Whole Wheat is a dark brown with a strong yellow 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 Whole Wheat?

Whole Wheat has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27.6 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 Whole Wheat in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Nearly Brown (SW 9093), ~97% proximity; Behr: Rodeo Tan (N240-5), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Truffle Oil (HGSW2504), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Clay (1034), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Cocoloco (PPG1079-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Café Américaine (T586), ~95% proximity; PPG: Beige Tellin (PPG15-31), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~88% 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 Whole Wheat?

The HEX code of Whole Wheat (DE6124) is #A48B73, RGB 164, 139, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.