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Dunn-Edwards New Cedar
DESS18 · #997852 · LRV ~20.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Tudor Beige (~97% proximity)New Cedar (DESS18) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.8 (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 PPG Tudor Beige (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to New Cedar in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.8 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DESS18
HEX
#997852
RGB
153, 120, 82
HSL
32°, 30%, 46%
Family
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New Cedar FAQ
What is the LRV of New Cedar?
New Cedar has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.8 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 New Cedar in other brands?
PPG: Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (SW 6124), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Leather (PPG15-14), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Caramel Apple (1042), ~95% proximity; Behr: Marrakech Brown (N290-7), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% 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 New Cedar?
The HEX code of New Cedar (DESS18) is #997852, RGB 153, 120, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.