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Dunn-Edwards Brown Bear
DE6140 · #8F6E4B · LRV ~17.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Molasses Cookie (~99% proximity)Brown Bear (DE6140) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.5 (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 Molasses Cookie (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Brown Bear in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
17.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE6140
HEX
#8F6E4B
RGB
143, 110, 75
HSL
31°, 31%, 43%
Family
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Brown Bear FAQ
What is the LRV of Brown Bear?
Brown Bear has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.5 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 Brown Bear in other brands?
PPG: Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Dancing Bear (M137), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Roasted Squash (S280-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Weathered Oak (1050), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% 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 Brown Bear?
The HEX code of Brown Bear (DE6140) is #8F6E4B, RGB 143, 110, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.