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Dunn-Edwards Oak Brown

DESS10 · #6B4F48 · LRV ~9.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Fresh Brew (~96% proximity)

Oak Brown (DESS10) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.2 (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 Fresh Brew (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Oak Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS10

HEX

#6B4F48

RGB

107, 79, 72

HSL

12°, 20%, 35%

Family

Browns

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Oak Brown FAQ

What undertone does Oak Brown have?

Oak Brown is a deep brown with a strong peach 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 Oak Brown?

Oak Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.2 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 Oak Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fresh Brew (1232), ~96% proximity; Behr: Coffee Beans (N150-6), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7), ~95% proximity; PPG: Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Rue Bourbon (8004-9F), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plantation Shutters (SW 7520), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~83% 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 Oak Brown?

The HEX code of Oak Brown (DESS10) is #6B4F48, RGB 107, 79, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.