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Dunn-Edwards Molasses

DE6399 · #574A47 · LRV ~7.4

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Pinecone Path (~96% proximity)

Molasses (DE6399) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Pinecone Path (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Molasses in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6399

HEX

#574A47

RGB

87, 74, 71

HSL

11°, 10%, 31%

Family

Browns

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Molasses FAQ

What undertone does Molasses have?

Molasses is a deep brown with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Molasses?

Molasses has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Molasses in other brands?

Behr: Pinecone Path (HDC-CL-14), ~96% proximity; Glidden: French Toast (PPG15-24), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Incense Stick (2115-20), ~96% proximity; PPG: Black Walnut (PPG1014-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Chateau Brown (SW 7510), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Moon Rock (T501), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox (HGSW7020), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~92% 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 Molasses?

The HEX code of Molasses (DE6399) is #574A47, RGB 87, 74, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.