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Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown
DE6203 · #7D6848 · LRV ~14.7
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Potting Soil (~96% proximity)Essential Brown (DE6203) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.7 (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 Valspar Potting Soil (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Essential Brown in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE6203
HEX
#7D6848
RGB
125, 104, 72
HSL
36°, 27%, 39%
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Essential Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Essential Brown?
Essential Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.7 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 Essential Brown in other brands?
Valspar: Potting Soil (T597), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Ridge Mountains (1043), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mossy Gold (SW 6139), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Olive Wood (PPG1097-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Olive Wood (PPG1097-7), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Eminent Bronze (HGSW6412), ~92% proximity; Behr: Mayan Ruins (N300-7), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~82% 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 Essential Brown?
The HEX code of Essential Brown (DE6203) is #7D6848, RGB 125, 104, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.