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Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea

DEFD28 · #977C55 · LRV ~21.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Caramel Apple (~97% proximity)

Bourbon Sweet Tea (DEFD28) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.7 (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 Benjamin Moore Caramel Apple (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Bourbon Sweet Tea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.7 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEFD28

HEX

#977C55

RGB

151, 124, 85

HSL

35°, 28%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Bourbon Sweet Tea FAQ

What is the LRV of Bourbon Sweet Tea?

Bourbon Sweet Tea has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 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 Bourbon Sweet Tea in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Caramel Apple (1042), ~97% proximity; PPG: Tweed (PPG1098-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Tweed (PPG1098-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Branching-Out Olive (V093-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (SW 6138), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (HGSW6138), ~94% proximity; Behr: Marrakech Brown (N290-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~76% 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 Bourbon Sweet Tea?

The HEX code of Bourbon Sweet Tea (DEFD28) is #977C55, RGB 151, 124, 85. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.