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Dunn-Edwards Rosy Taupe

DEBN15 · #856E6A · LRV ~17.2

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Granite Boulder (~96% proximity)

Rosy Taupe (DEBN15) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.2 (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 Granite Boulder (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Rosy Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Pink · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEBN15

HEX

#856E6A

RGB

133, 110, 106

HSL

9°, 11%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Rosy Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Rosy Taupe have?

Rosy Taupe is a dark brown with a moderate pink 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 Rosy Taupe?

Rosy Taupe has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.2 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 Rosy Taupe in other brands?

PPG: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032), ~94% proximity; Behr: Elkhound (MQ1-56), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mink Violet (1252), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Cocoa Berry (8004-5F), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Socialite (HGSW6025), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~85% 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 Rosy Taupe?

The HEX code of Rosy Taupe (DEBN15) is #856E6A, RGB 133, 110, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.