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Dunn-Edwards Whole Wheat

DE6124 · #A48B73 · LRV 27.6

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown is a 97% match

Whole Wheat (DE6124) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 27.6 (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 Sherwin-Williams Nearly Brown (97% match).

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LRV

27.6 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Whole Wheat in other brands?

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