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Dunn-Edwards Rosy Taupe

DEBN15 · #856E6A · LRV 17.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Granite Boulder is a 96% match

Rosy Taupe (DEBN15) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate pink undertone. Its LRV is about 17.2 (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 Granite Boulder (96% match).

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LRV

17.2 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Rosy Taupe in other brands?

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