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Dunn-Edwards Brown Bear
DE6140 · #8F6E4B · LRV 17.5
Compare with other brands: PPG Molasses Cookie is a 99% matchBrown 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%
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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.