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Dunn-Edwards Brown Bear

DE6140 · #8F6E4B · LRV 17.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Molasses Cookie is a 99% match

Brown Bear (DE6140) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 17.5 (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 Molasses Cookie (99% match).

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LRV

17.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6140

HEX

#8F6E4B

RGB

143, 110, 75

HSL

31°, 31%, 43%

Family

Browns

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Brown Bear FAQ

What is the LRV of Brown Bear?

Brown Bear has an 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.

What is the closest match to Brown Bear in other brands?

PPG: Molasses Cookie (PPG1094-7), 99%; Valspar: Dancing Bear (M137), 96%; Glidden: Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7), 96%; Behr: Roasted Squash (S280-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Weathered Oak (1050), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 81%. 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 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.