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Dunn-Edwards Chiaroscuro

DEBN78 · #5B584E · LRV 9.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Randolph Gray is a 97% match

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

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LRV

9.8 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Chiaroscuro in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Randolph Gray (CW-85), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Roycroft Bronze Green (SW 2846), 96%; PPG: Osiris (PPG1031-7), 96%; Behr: Night Mission (N370-7), 96%; Glidden: Osiris (PPG1031-7), 96%; Valspar: Wetlands (5007-2C), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Garden Gate (HGSW6167), 92%. 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 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.