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Dunn-Edwards New Cedar
DESS18 · #997852 · LRV 20.8
Compare with other brands: PPG Tudor Beige is a 97% matchNew Cedar (DESS18) is a dark brown from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 20.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Tudor Beige (97% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to New Cedar in other brands?
PPG: Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (SW 6124), 97%; Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), 97%; Glidden: Leather (PPG15-14), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Caramel Apple (1042), 95%; Behr: Marrakech Brown (N290-7), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 81%. 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 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.