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Dunn-Edwards Cordovan Brown

DESS49 · #4C4340 · LRV ~5.9

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Sweet Molasses (~99% proximity)

Cordovan Brown (DESS49) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Sweet Molasses (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Cordovan Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DESS49

HEX

#4C4340

RGB

76, 67, 64

HSL

15°, 9%, 27%

Family

Browns

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Cordovan Brown FAQ

What undertone does Cordovan Brown have?

Cordovan Brown is a deep brown with a subtle 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 Cordovan Brown?

Cordovan Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.9 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 Cordovan Brown in other brands?

Behr: Sweet Molasses (PPU5-20), ~99% proximity; PPG: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Tucker Chocolate (CW-175), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Moon Rock (T501), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (SW 7675), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~93% 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 Cordovan Brown?

The HEX code of Cordovan Brown (DESS49) is #4C4340, RGB 76, 67, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.