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Dunn-Edwards Sepia Tone

DET638 · #B8A88A · LRV 40

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige is a 97% match

Sepia Tone (DET638) is a mid-tone beige from Dunn-Edwards with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 40 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Greenbrier Beige (97% match).

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LRV

40 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET638

HEX

#B8A88A

RGB

184, 168, 138

HSL

39°, 24%, 63%

Family

Beiges

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Sepia Tone FAQ

What undertone does Sepia Tone have?

Sepia Tone is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 Sepia Tone?

Sepia Tone has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 40 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Sepia Tone in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Greenbrier Beige (HC-79), 97%; Glidden: Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4), 96%; Behr: Harvest Brown (710D-4), 96%; PPG: Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4), 96%; Valspar: Brown Bunny (T577), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Favorite Tan (HGSW6157), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 86%. 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 Sepia Tone?

The HEX code of Sepia Tone (DET638) is #B8A88A, RGB 184, 168, 138. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.