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Dunn-Edwards Chiaroscuro

DEBN78 · #5B584E · LRV ~9.8

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray (~97% proximity)

Chiaroscuro (DEBN78) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Chiaroscuro in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEBN78

HEX

#5B584E

RGB

91, 88, 78

HSL

46°, 8%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Chiaroscuro FAQ

What undertone does Chiaroscuro have?

Chiaroscuro is a deep brown with a moderate yellow 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 Chiaroscuro?

Chiaroscuro has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.8 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 Chiaroscuro in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Randolph Gray (CW-85), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Roycroft Bronze Green (SW 2846), ~96% proximity; PPG: Osiris (PPG1031-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Night Mission (N370-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Osiris (PPG1031-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Wetlands (5007-2C), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Garden Gate (HGSW6167), ~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 Chiaroscuro?

The HEX code of Chiaroscuro (DEBN78) is #5B584E, RGB 91, 88, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.